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
B5BBB8
RGB
181, 187, 184
HSL
150, 4%, 72%
HSB
150, 3%, 73%
CMYK
3, 0, 2, 27
LAB
75, -3, 1
LCH
75, 3, 164
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 165
XYZ
45, 49, 52
LUV
75, -3, 2
HWB
150, 71%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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