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
B4C8CB
RGB
180, 200, 203
HSL
188, 18%, 75%
HSB
188, 11%, 80%
CMYK
11, 1, 0, 20
LAB
79, -7, -4
LCH
79, 8, 211
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 208
XYZ
50, 55, 65
LUV
79, -11, -5
HWB
188, 71%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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