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
B4BEC2
RGB
180, 190, 194
HSL
197, 10%, 73%
HSB
197, 7%, 76%
CMYK
7, 2, 0, 24
LAB
76, -3, -3
LCH
76, 4, 228
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 224
XYZ
47, 50, 58
LUV
76, -6, -4
HWB
197, 71%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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