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
B5BED5
RGB
181, 190, 213
HSL
223, 28%, 77%
HSB
223, 15%, 84%
CMYK
15, 11, 0, 16
LAB
77, 0, -13
LCH
77, 13, 271
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 269
XYZ
49, 51, 70
LUV
77, -6, -20
HWB
223, 71%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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