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
B5BCBF
RGB
181, 188, 191
HSL
198, 7%, 73%
HSB
198, 5%, 75%
CMYK
5, 2, 0, 25
LAB
76, -2, -2
LCH
76, 3, 229
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 225
XYZ
46, 50, 56
LUV
76, -4, -3
HWB
198, 71%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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