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
B5B7CB
RGB
181, 183, 203
HSL
235, 17%, 75%
HSB
235, 11%, 80%
CMYK
11, 10, 0, 20
LAB
75, 2, -10
LCH
75, 11, 282
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 281
XYZ
47, 48, 63
LUV
75, -2, -16
HWB
235, 71%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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