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
B4C9BE
RGB
180, 201, 190
HSL
149, 16%, 75%
HSB
149, 10%, 79%
CMYK
10, 0, 5, 21
LAB
79, -9, 3
LCH
79, 9, 162
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 163
XYZ
49, 55, 57
LUV
79, -11, 6
HWB
149, 71%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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