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
B4BFBA
RGB
180, 191, 186
HSL
153, 8%, 73%
HSB
153, 6%, 75%
CMYK
6, 0, 3, 25
LAB
76, -5, 1
LCH
76, 5, 166
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 167
XYZ
46, 51, 54
LUV
76, -6, 3
HWB
153, 71%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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