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
B5C2DB
RGB
181, 194, 219
HSL
219, 35%, 78%
HSB
219, 17%, 86%
CMYK
17, 11, 0, 14
LAB
78, -1, -14
LCH
78, 14, 267
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 264
XYZ
51, 54, 75
LUV
78, -8, -22
HWB
219, 71%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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