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
B5ABB3
RGB
181, 171, 179
HSL
312, 6%, 69%
HSB
312, 6%, 71%
CMYK
0, 6, 1, 29
LAB
71, 5, -3
LCH
71, 6, 330
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 332
XYZ
42, 42, 49
LUV
71, 5, -5
HWB
312, 67%, 29%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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