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
B9C8CB
RGB
185, 200, 203
HSL
190, 15%, 76%
HSB
190, 9%, 80%
CMYK
9, 1, 0, 20
LAB
80, -5, -3
LCH
80, 6, 215
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 211
XYZ
51, 56, 65
LUV
80, -8, -4
HWB
190, 73%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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