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
B8D3CB
RGB
184, 211, 203
HSL
162, 23%, 77%
HSB
162, 13%, 83%
CMYK
13, 0, 4, 17
LAB
82, -11, 1
LCH
82, 11, 176
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 176
XYZ
54, 61, 65
LUV
82, -14, 3
HWB
162, 72%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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