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
B5BEC7
RGB
181, 190, 199
HSL
210, 14%, 75%
HSB
210, 9%, 78%
CMYK
9, 5, 0, 22
LAB
76, -2, -6
LCH
76, 6, 252
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 248
XYZ
48, 51, 61
LUV
76, -5, -8
HWB
210, 71%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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