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
B8B2BC
RGB
184, 178, 188
HSL
276, 7%, 72%
HSB
276, 5%, 74%
CMYK
2, 5, 0, 26
LAB
73, 4, -4
LCH
73, 6, 310
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 312
XYZ
45, 46, 54
LUV
73, 3, -7
HWB
276, 70%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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