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
B5BDAF
RGB
181, 189, 175
HSL
94, 10%, 71%
HSB
94, 7%, 74%
CMYK
4, 0, 7, 26
LAB
76, -5, 6
LCH
76, 8, 128
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 132
XYZ
45, 49, 48
LUV
76, -4, 10
HWB
94, 69%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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