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
B5BBAF
RGB
181, 187, 175
HSL
90, 8%, 71%
HSB
90, 6%, 73%
CMYK
3, 0, 6, 27
LAB
75, -4, 5
LCH
75, 7, 126
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 129
XYZ
45, 48, 48
LUV
75, -3, 9
HWB
90, 69%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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