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
B5CCD3
RGB
181, 204, 211
HSL
194, 25%, 77%
HSB
194, 14%, 83%
CMYK
14, 3, 0, 17
LAB
80, -7, -6
LCH
80, 9, 222
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 218
XYZ
52, 58, 70
LUV
80, -13, -8
HWB
194, 71%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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