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
B5ACBB
RGB
181, 172, 187
HSL
276, 10%, 70%
HSB
276, 8%, 73%
CMYK
3, 8, 0, 27
LAB
71, 5, -6
LCH
71, 8, 310
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 312
XYZ
43, 43, 53
LUV
71, 4, -11
HWB
276, 67%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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