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
B5BCA9
RGB
181, 188, 169
HSL
82, 12%, 70%
HSB
82, 10%, 74%
CMYK
4, 0, 10, 26
LAB
75, -5, 9
LCH
75, 10, 120
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 124
XYZ
44, 49, 45
LUV
75, -3, 14
HWB
82, 66%, 26%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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