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
B5BBB2
RGB
181, 187, 178
HSL
100, 6%, 72%
HSB
100, 5%, 73%
CMYK
3, 0, 5, 27
LAB
75, -3, 4
LCH
75, 5, 132
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 135
XYZ
45, 49, 49
LUV
75, -3, 6
HWB
100, 70%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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