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
B6B8B9
RGB
182, 184, 185
HSL
200, 2%, 72%
HSB
200, 2%, 73%
CMYK
2, 1, 0, 27
LAB
75, -1, -1
LCH
75, 1, 233
OKLCH
0.78, 0.00, 229
XYZ
45, 48, 53
LUV
75, -1, -1
HWB
200, 71%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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