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
B5AABC
RGB
181, 170, 188
HSL
277, 12%, 70%
HSB
277, 10%, 74%
CMYK
4, 10, 0, 26
LAB
71, 7, -8
LCH
71, 10, 310
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 313
XYZ
43, 42, 53
LUV
71, 5, -13
HWB
277, 67%, 26%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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