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
B1ABB7
RGB
177, 171, 183
HSL
270, 8%, 69%
HSB
270, 7%, 72%
CMYK
3, 7, 0, 28
LAB
71, 4, -5
LCH
71, 7, 306
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 308
XYZ
41, 42, 51
LUV
71, 3, -9
HWB
270, 67%, 28%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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