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
B5BCD2
RGB
181, 188, 210
HSL
226, 24%, 77%
HSB
226, 14%, 82%
CMYK
14, 10, 0, 18
LAB
76, 1, -12
LCH
76, 12, 274
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 272
XYZ
49, 50, 68
LUV
76, -5, -19
HWB
226, 71%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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