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
B9CEC9
RGB
185, 206, 201
HSL
166, 18%, 77%
HSB
166, 10%, 81%
CMYK
10, 0, 2, 19
LAB
81, -8, 0
LCH
81, 8, 180
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 180
XYZ
53, 59, 64
LUV
81, -11, 1
HWB
166, 73%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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