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
B5CBDF
RGB
181, 203, 223
HSL
209, 40%, 79%
HSB
209, 19%, 87%
CMYK
19, 9, 0, 13
LAB
80, -5, -13
LCH
80, 13, 250
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 246
XYZ
54, 58, 78
LUV
80, -12, -19
HWB
209, 71%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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