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
B5B2BE
RGB
181, 178, 190
HSL
255, 8%, 72%
HSB
255, 6%, 75%
CMYK
5, 6, 0, 25
LAB
73, 3, -6
LCH
73, 6, 296
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 297
XYZ
44, 45, 55
LUV
73, 1, -9
HWB
255, 70%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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