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
B5C8D2
RGB
181, 200, 210
HSL
201, 24%, 77%
HSB
201, 14%, 82%
CMYK
14, 5, 0, 18
LAB
79, -5, -7
LCH
79, 9, 235
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 231
XYZ
51, 56, 69
LUV
79, -11, -10
HWB
201, 71%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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