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
B7C8CD
RGB
183, 200, 205
HSL
194, 18%, 76%
HSB
194, 11%, 80%
CMYK
11, 2, 0, 20
LAB
79, -5, -5
LCH
79, 7, 221
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 217
XYZ
51, 56, 66
LUV
79, -9, -6
HWB
194, 72%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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