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
B5C4BB
RGB
181, 196, 187
HSL
144, 11%, 74%
HSB
144, 8%, 77%
CMYK
8, 0, 5, 23
LAB
78, -7, 3
LCH
78, 7, 158
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 160
XYZ
48, 53, 55
LUV
78, -8, 5
HWB
144, 71%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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