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
B6CCC8
RGB
182, 204, 200
HSL
169, 18%, 76%
HSB
169, 11%, 80%
CMYK
11, 0, 2, 20
LAB
80, -8, -1
LCH
80, 8, 185
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 184
XYZ
51, 57, 63
LUV
80, -12, 1
HWB
169, 71%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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