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
B5CCD4
RGB
181, 204, 212
HSL
195, 26%, 77%
HSB
195, 15%, 83%
CMYK
15, 4, 0, 17
LAB
80, -7, -7
LCH
80, 10, 225
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 221
XYZ
53, 58, 71
LUV
80, -13, -9
HWB
195, 71%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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