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
B5CABE
RGB
181, 202, 190
HSL
146, 17%, 75%
HSB
146, 10%, 79%
CMYK
10, 0, 6, 21
LAB
79, -9, 3
LCH
79, 10, 159
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 161
XYZ
49, 56, 57
LUV
79, -11, 7
HWB
146, 71%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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