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
B5ACBD
RGB
181, 172, 189
HSL
272, 11%, 71%
HSB
272, 9%, 74%
CMYK
4, 9, 0, 26
LAB
72, 6, -8
LCH
72, 9, 307
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 309
XYZ
43, 43, 54
LUV
72, 4, -12
HWB
272, 67%, 26%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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