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
B5BEC4
RGB
181, 190, 196
HSL
204, 11%, 74%
HSB
204, 8%, 77%
CMYK
8, 3, 0, 23
LAB
76, -2, -4
LCH
76, 5, 241
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 237
XYZ
47, 51, 59
LUV
76, -5, -6
HWB
204, 71%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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