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
B5C2BC
RGB
181, 194, 188
HSL
152, 10%, 74%
HSB
152, 7%, 76%
CMYK
7, 0, 3, 24
LAB
77, -5, 1
LCH
77, 6, 166
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 167
XYZ
47, 52, 55
LUV
77, -7, 3
HWB
152, 71%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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