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
B4BEBD
RGB
180, 190, 189
HSL
174, 7%, 73%
HSB
174, 5%, 75%
CMYK
5, 0, 1, 25
LAB
76, -4, -1
LCH
76, 4, 191
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 190
XYZ
46, 50, 55
LUV
76, -5, 0
HWB
174, 71%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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