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
B9CBD2
RGB
185, 203, 210
HSL
197, 22%, 77%
HSB
197, 12%, 82%
CMYK
12, 3, 0, 18
LAB
80, -5, -6
LCH
80, 8, 227
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 223
XYZ
53, 58, 69
LUV
80, -10, -8
HWB
197, 73%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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