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
B9CECC
RGB
185, 206, 204
HSL
174, 18%, 77%
HSB
174, 10%, 81%
CMYK
10, 0, 1, 19
LAB
81, -8, -2
LCH
81, 8, 191
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 190
XYZ
53, 59, 66
LUV
81, -11, -1
HWB
174, 73%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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