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
B5BAD3
RGB
181, 186, 211
HSL
230, 25%, 77%
HSB
230, 14%, 83%
CMYK
14, 12, 0, 17
LAB
76, 2, -13
LCH
76, 13, 278
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 277
XYZ
48, 50, 69
LUV
76, -4, -21
HWB
230, 71%, 17%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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