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
B5C8BA
RGB
181, 200, 186
HSL
136, 15%, 75%
HSB
136, 9%, 78%
CMYK
9, 0, 7, 22
LAB
79, -9, 5
LCH
79, 10, 152
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 154
XYZ
49, 55, 54
LUV
79, -10, 9
HWB
136, 71%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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