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
B5BDCB
RGB
181, 189, 203
HSL
218, 17%, 75%
HSB
218, 11%, 80%
CMYK
11, 7, 0, 20
LAB
76, -1, -8
LCH
76, 8, 264
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 262
XYZ
48, 51, 64
LUV
76, -5, -12
HWB
218, 71%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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