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
B8CBCE
RGB
184, 203, 206
HSL
188, 18%, 76%
HSB
188, 11%, 81%
CMYK
11, 1, 0, 19
LAB
80, -6, -4
LCH
80, 7, 212
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 208
XYZ
52, 57, 67
LUV
80, -10, -5
HWB
188, 72%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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