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
B5BFD2
RGB
181, 191, 210
HSL
219, 24%, 77%
HSB
219, 14%, 82%
CMYK
14, 9, 0, 18
LAB
77, -1, -11
LCH
77, 11, 266
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 263
XYZ
49, 52, 68
LUV
77, -6, -16
HWB
219, 71%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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