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
B4C8BC
RGB
180, 200, 188
HSL
144, 15%, 75%
HSB
144, 10%, 78%
CMYK
10, 0, 6, 22
LAB
79, -9, 4
LCH
79, 9, 158
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 159
XYZ
49, 55, 56
LUV
79, -10, 7
HWB
144, 71%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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