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
B5CBD2
RGB
181, 203, 210
HSL
194, 24%, 77%
HSB
194, 14%, 82%
CMYK
14, 3, 0, 18
LAB
80, -7, -6
LCH
80, 9, 223
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 219
XYZ
52, 57, 69
LUV
80, -12, -8
HWB
194, 71%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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