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
B5ABC2
RGB
181, 171, 194
HSL
266, 16%, 72%
HSB
266, 12%, 76%
CMYK
7, 12, 0, 24
LAB
71, 7, -10
LCH
71, 13, 304
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 305
XYZ
43, 43, 57
LUV
71, 4, -17
HWB
266, 67%, 24%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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