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
B5BECD
RGB
181, 190, 205
HSL
218, 19%, 76%
HSB
218, 12%, 80%
CMYK
12, 7, 0, 20
LAB
77, -1, -9
LCH
77, 9, 264
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 261
XYZ
48, 51, 65
LUV
77, -6, -13
HWB
218, 71%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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