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
B5B0BB
RGB
181, 176, 187
HSL
267, 7%, 71%
HSB
267, 6%, 73%
CMYK
3, 6, 0, 27
LAB
73, 3, -5
LCH
73, 6, 304
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 306
XYZ
44, 44, 53
LUV
73, 2, -8
HWB
267, 69%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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