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
B5A8BD
RGB
181, 168, 189
HSL
277, 14%, 70%
HSB
277, 11%, 74%
CMYK
4, 11, 0, 26
LAB
70, 8, -9
LCH
70, 12, 311
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 313
XYZ
42, 42, 54
LUV
70, 6, -15
HWB
277, 66%, 26%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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