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
B5BDBB
RGB
181, 189, 187
HSL
165, 6%, 73%
HSB
165, 4%, 74%
CMYK
4, 0, 1, 26
LAB
76, -3, 0
LCH
76, 3, 180
OKLCH
0.79, 0.01, 180
XYZ
46, 50, 54
LUV
76, -4, 1
HWB
165, 71%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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