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
B4CDCC
RGB
180, 205, 204
HSL
178, 20%, 75%
HSB
178, 12%, 80%
CMYK
12, 0, 0, 20
LAB
81, -9, -2
LCH
81, 9, 196
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 194
XYZ
52, 58, 66
LUV
81, -13, -2
HWB
178, 71%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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