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
B6BDBA
RGB
182, 189, 186
HSL
154, 5%, 73%
HSB
154, 4%, 74%
CMYK
4, 0, 2, 26
LAB
76, -3, 1
LCH
76, 3, 168
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 169
XYZ
46, 50, 54
LUV
76, -4, 2
HWB
154, 71%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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