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
B9CBCA
RGB
185, 203, 202
HSL
177, 15%, 76%
HSB
177, 9%, 80%
CMYK
9, 0, 0, 20
LAB
80, -6, -2
LCH
80, 7, 195
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 193
XYZ
52, 57, 64
LUV
80, -10, -1
HWB
177, 73%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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