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
B5C2CA
RGB
181, 194, 202
HSL
203, 17%, 75%
HSB
203, 10%, 79%
CMYK
10, 4, 0, 21
LAB
78, -3, -6
LCH
78, 7, 239
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 235
XYZ
49, 53, 63
LUV
78, -7, -8
HWB
203, 71%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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