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
B5B2CC
RGB
181, 178, 204
HSL
247, 20%, 75%
HSB
247, 13%, 80%
CMYK
11, 13, 0, 20
LAB
73, 5, -13
LCH
73, 14, 291
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 291
XYZ
46, 46, 64
LUV
73, 0, -21
HWB
247, 70%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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