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
B8CED2
RGB
184, 206, 210
HSL
189, 22%, 77%
HSB
189, 12%, 82%
CMYK
12, 2, 0, 18
LAB
81, -7, -5
LCH
81, 8, 213
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 210
XYZ
53, 59, 70
LUV
81, -12, -6
HWB
189, 72%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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