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
B8CED5
RGB
184, 206, 213
HSL
194, 26%, 78%
HSB
194, 14%, 84%
CMYK
14, 3, 0, 16
LAB
81, -7, -6
LCH
81, 9, 223
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 219
XYZ
54, 59, 72
LUV
81, -12, -8
HWB
194, 72%, 16%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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