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
B5CDBA
RGB
181, 205, 186
HSL
132, 19%, 76%
HSB
132, 12%, 80%
CMYK
12, 0, 9, 20
LAB
80, -11, 7
LCH
80, 13, 149
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 152
XYZ
50, 57, 55
LUV
80, -12, 12
HWB
132, 71%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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