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
B4B5BF
RGB
180, 181, 191
HSL
235, 8%, 73%
HSB
235, 6%, 75%
CMYK
6, 5, 0, 25
LAB
74, 1, -5
LCH
74, 5, 282
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 281
XYZ
45, 47, 56
LUV
74, -1, -8
HWB
235, 71%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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