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
B5AFBC
RGB
181, 175, 188
HSL
268, 9%, 71%
HSB
268, 7%, 74%
CMYK
4, 7, 0, 26
LAB
72, 4, -6
LCH
72, 7, 305
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 307
XYZ
43, 44, 54
LUV
72, 3, -10
HWB
268, 69%, 26%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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