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
B7BEBA
RGB
183, 190, 186
HSL
146, 5%, 73%
HSB
146, 4%, 75%
CMYK
4, 0, 2, 25
LAB
76, -3, 1
LCH
76, 3, 160
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 161
XYZ
47, 50, 54
LUV
76, -4, 2
HWB
146, 72%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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