Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
B3D5CD
RGB
179, 213, 205
HSL
166, 29%, 77%
HSB
166, 16%, 84%
CMYK
16, 0, 4, 16
LAB
83, -13, 0
LCH
83, 13, 180
OKLCH
0.85, 0.04, 180
XYZ
53, 62, 67
LUV
83, -18, 2
HWB
166, 70%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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