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
B5CDD8
RGB
181, 205, 216
HSL
199, 31%, 78%
HSB
199, 16%, 85%
CMYK
16, 5, 0, 15
LAB
81, -7, -8
LCH
81, 11, 231
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 227
XYZ
53, 58, 73
LUV
81, -13, -12
HWB
199, 71%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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