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
B5AAAE
RGB
181, 170, 174
HSL
338, 7%, 69%
HSB
338, 6%, 71%
CMYK
0, 6, 4, 29
LAB
71, 5, -1
LCH
71, 5, 353
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 353
XYZ
41, 42, 46
LUV
71, 6, -2
HWB
338, 67%, 29%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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