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
B4B5B2
RGB
180, 181, 178
HSL
80, 2%, 70%
HSB
80, 2%, 71%
CMYK
1, 0, 2, 29
LAB
74, -1, 1
LCH
74, 2, 119
OKLCH
0.77, 0.00, 122
XYZ
43, 46, 49
LUV
74, 0, 2
HWB
80, 70%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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