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
B5AFA5
RGB
181, 175, 165
HSL
37, 10%, 68%
HSB
37, 9%, 71%
CMYK
0, 3, 9, 29
LAB
72, 1, 6
LCH
72, 6, 81
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 81
XYZ
41, 43, 42
LUV
72, 4, 8
HWB
37, 65%, 29%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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