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
B5C8CE
RGB
181, 200, 206
HSL
194, 20%, 76%
HSB
194, 12%, 81%
CMYK
12, 3, 0, 19
LAB
79, -6, -5
LCH
79, 8, 223
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 219
XYZ
51, 56, 66
LUV
79, -11, -7
HWB
194, 71%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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