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
B5BBB4
RGB
181, 187, 180
HSL
111, 5%, 72%
HSB
111, 4%, 73%
CMYK
3, 0, 4, 27
LAB
75, -3, 3
LCH
75, 4, 138
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 141
XYZ
45, 49, 50
LUV
75, -3, 5
HWB
111, 71%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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