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
B8CDCF
RGB
184, 205, 207
HSL
185, 19%, 77%
HSB
185, 11%, 81%
CMYK
11, 1, 0, 19
LAB
81, -7, -4
LCH
81, 8, 207
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 204
XYZ
53, 58, 67
LUV
81, -11, -4
HWB
185, 72%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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