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
B5C2CF
RGB
181, 194, 207
HSL
210, 21%, 76%
HSB
210, 13%, 81%
CMYK
13, 6, 0, 19
LAB
78, -3, -8
LCH
78, 9, 252
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 248
XYZ
50, 53, 67
LUV
78, -8, -12
HWB
210, 71%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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