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
B5C8DA
RGB
181, 200, 218
HSL
209, 33%, 78%
HSB
209, 17%, 85%
CMYK
17, 8, 0, 15
LAB
80, -4, -11
LCH
80, 12, 251
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 247
XYZ
52, 56, 74
LUV
80, -11, -17
HWB
209, 71%, 15%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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