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
B5B5CA
RGB
181, 181, 202
HSL
240, 17%, 75%
HSB
240, 10%, 79%
CMYK
10, 10, 0, 21
LAB
74, 3, -11
LCH
74, 11, 286
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 286
XYZ
46, 47, 63
LUV
74, -1, -17
HWB
240, 71%, 21%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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