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
B5CCBF
RGB
181, 204, 191
HSL
146, 18%, 75%
HSB
146, 11%, 80%
CMYK
11, 0, 6, 20
LAB
80, -10, 4
LCH
80, 11, 159
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 161
XYZ
50, 57, 58
LUV
80, -12, 8
HWB
146, 71%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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