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
B5B4B1
RGB
181, 180, 177
HSL
45, 3%, 70%
HSB
45, 2%, 71%
CMYK
0, 1, 2, 29
LAB
73, 0, 2
LCH
73, 2, 92
OKLCH
0.77, 0.00, 91
XYZ
43, 46, 48
LUV
73, 1, 2
HWB
45, 69%, 29%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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