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
B5B7BC
RGB
181, 183, 188
HSL
223, 5%, 72%
HSB
223, 4%, 74%
CMYK
4, 3, 0, 26
LAB
74, 0, -3
LCH
74, 3, 270
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 269
XYZ
45, 47, 54
LUV
74, -1, -4
HWB
223, 71%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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