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
B5BECA
RGB
181, 190, 202
HSL
214, 17%, 75%
HSB
214, 10%, 79%
CMYK
10, 6, 0, 21
LAB
77, -1, -7
LCH
77, 7, 259
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 256
XYZ
48, 51, 63
LUV
77, -6, -11
HWB
214, 71%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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