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
B9CCD2
RGB
185, 204, 210
HSL
194, 22%, 77%
HSB
194, 12%, 82%
CMYK
12, 3, 0, 18
LAB
81, -6, -5
LCH
81, 8, 223
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 219
XYZ
53, 58, 69
LUV
81, -11, -7
HWB
194, 73%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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