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
B5CDCB
RGB
181, 205, 203
HSL
175, 19%, 76%
HSB
175, 12%, 80%
CMYK
12, 0, 1, 20
LAB
81, -9, -2
LCH
81, 9, 192
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 191
XYZ
52, 58, 65
LUV
81, -13, -1
HWB
175, 71%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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