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
B7C8CE
RGB
183, 200, 206
HSL
196, 19%, 76%
HSB
196, 11%, 81%
CMYK
11, 3, 0, 19
LAB
79, -5, -5
LCH
79, 7, 225
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 221
XYZ
51, 56, 66
LUV
79, -9, -7
HWB
196, 72%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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