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
B7B5B8
RGB
183, 181, 184
HSL
280, 2%, 72%
HSB
280, 2%, 72%
CMYK
1, 2, 0, 28
LAB
74, 1, -1
LCH
74, 2, 312
OKLCH
0.78, 0.00, 315
XYZ
45, 47, 52
LUV
74, 1, -2
HWB
280, 71%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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