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
B5BBC0
RGB
181, 187, 192
HSL
207, 8%, 73%
HSB
207, 6%, 75%
CMYK
6, 3, 0, 25
LAB
76, -1, -3
LCH
76, 4, 246
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 243
XYZ
46, 49, 57
LUV
76, -4, -5
HWB
207, 71%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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