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
B5B5CD
RGB
181, 181, 205
HSL
240, 19%, 76%
HSB
240, 12%, 80%
CMYK
12, 12, 0, 20
LAB
74, 4, -12
LCH
74, 13, 286
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 286
XYZ
47, 47, 64
LUV
74, -1, -19
HWB
240, 71%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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