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
B5BBD0
RGB
181, 187, 208
HSL
227, 22%, 76%
HSB
227, 13%, 82%
CMYK
13, 10, 0, 18
LAB
76, 1, -11
LCH
76, 11, 275
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 273
XYZ
48, 50, 67
LUV
76, -4, -18
HWB
227, 71%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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