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
B5ABC5
RGB
181, 171, 197
HSL
263, 18%, 72%
HSB
263, 13%, 77%
CMYK
8, 13, 0, 23
LAB
71, 7, -12
LCH
71, 14, 302
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 303
XYZ
44, 43, 59
LUV
71, 4, -20
HWB
263, 67%, 23%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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