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
B5B8A2
RGB
181, 184, 162
HSL
68, 13%, 68%
HSB
68, 12%, 72%
CMYK
2, 0, 12, 28
LAB
74, -4, 11
LCH
74, 12, 110
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 113
XYZ
43, 47, 41
LUV
74, -1, 16
HWB
68, 64%, 28%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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