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
B4BEC5
RGB
180, 190, 197
HSL
205, 13%, 74%
HSB
205, 9%, 77%
CMYK
9, 4, 0, 23
LAB
76, -3, -5
LCH
76, 5, 242
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 238
XYZ
47, 51, 60
LUV
76, -6, -7
HWB
205, 71%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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