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
B5BDB2
RGB
181, 189, 178
HSL
104, 8%, 72%
HSB
104, 6%, 74%
CMYK
4, 0, 6, 26
LAB
76, -4, 5
LCH
76, 6, 134
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 137
XYZ
45, 49, 49
LUV
76, -4, 8
HWB
104, 70%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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