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
B7BFBC
RGB
183, 191, 188
HSL
158, 6%, 73%
HSB
158, 4%, 75%
CMYK
4, 0, 2, 25
LAB
77, -3, 1
LCH
77, 3, 171
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 172
XYZ
47, 51, 55
LUV
77, -4, 1
HWB
158, 72%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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