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
B5BBC4
RGB
181, 187, 196
HSL
216, 11%, 74%
HSB
216, 8%, 77%
CMYK
8, 5, 0, 23
LAB
76, -1, -5
LCH
76, 5, 261
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 258
XYZ
47, 49, 59
LUV
76, -4, -8
HWB
216, 71%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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