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
B5C8DC
RGB
181, 200, 220
HSL
211, 36%, 79%
HSB
211, 18%, 86%
CMYK
18, 9, 0, 14
LAB
80, -4, -12
LCH
80, 13, 254
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 250
XYZ
53, 56, 76
LUV
80, -11, -18
HWB
211, 71%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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