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
B4C3CD
RGB
180, 195, 205
HSL
204, 20%, 75%
HSB
204, 12%, 80%
CMYK
12, 5, 0, 20
LAB
78, -4, -7
LCH
78, 8, 241
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 237
XYZ
49, 53, 65
LUV
78, -9, -10
HWB
204, 71%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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