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
B5BFBF
RGB
181, 191, 191
HSL
180, 7%, 73%
HSB
180, 5%, 75%
CMYK
5, 0, 0, 25
LAB
77, -4, -1
LCH
77, 4, 199
OKLCH
0.80, 0.01, 197
XYZ
47, 51, 57
LUV
77, -6, -1
HWB
180, 71%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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