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
B5BCAD
RGB
181, 188, 173
HSL
88, 10%, 71%
HSB
88, 8%, 74%
CMYK
4, 0, 8, 26
LAB
75, -5, 7
LCH
75, 8, 124
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 127
XYZ
45, 49, 47
LUV
75, -3, 11
HWB
88, 68%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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