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
B5BFAC
RGB
181, 191, 172
HSL
92, 13%, 71%
HSB
92, 10%, 75%
CMYK
5, 0, 10, 25
LAB
76, -6, 8
LCH
76, 10, 126
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 130
XYZ
45, 50, 46
LUV
76, -5, 13
HWB
92, 67%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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