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
B5A9BD
RGB
181, 169, 189
HSL
276, 13%, 70%
HSB
276, 11%, 74%
CMYK
4, 11, 0, 26
LAB
71, 7, -9
LCH
71, 11, 310
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 312
XYZ
42, 42, 54
LUV
71, 6, -14
HWB
276, 66%, 26%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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