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
B5BBC8
RGB
181, 187, 200
HSL
221, 15%, 75%
HSB
221, 9%, 78%
CMYK
9, 7, 0, 22
LAB
76, 0, -7
LCH
76, 7, 268
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 266
XYZ
47, 50, 62
LUV
76, -4, -11
HWB
221, 71%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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