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
B5B8A6
RGB
181, 184, 166
HSL
70, 11%, 69%
HSB
70, 10%, 72%
CMYK
2, 0, 10, 28
LAB
74, -3, 9
LCH
74, 9, 112
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 115
XYZ
43, 47, 43
LUV
74, -1, 13
HWB
70, 65%, 28%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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