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
B5BCD7
RGB
181, 188, 215
HSL
228, 30%, 78%
HSB
228, 16%, 84%
CMYK
16, 13, 0, 16
LAB
76, 2, -14
LCH
76, 15, 276
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 274
XYZ
49, 51, 71
LUV
76, -5, -23
HWB
228, 71%, 16%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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