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
B4BFC4
RGB
180, 191, 196
HSL
199, 12%, 74%
HSB
199, 8%, 77%
CMYK
8, 3, 0, 23
LAB
77, -3, -4
LCH
77, 5, 231
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 227
XYZ
47, 51, 60
LUV
77, -6, -5
HWB
199, 71%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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