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
B7CABE
RGB
183, 202, 190
HSL
142, 15%, 75%
HSB
142, 9%, 79%
CMYK
9, 0, 6, 21
LAB
80, -8, 4
LCH
80, 9, 156
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 158
XYZ
50, 56, 57
LUV
80, -10, 7
HWB
142, 72%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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