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
B5CDD9
RGB
181, 205, 217
HSL
200, 32%, 78%
HSB
200, 17%, 85%
CMYK
17, 6, 0, 15
LAB
81, -6, -9
LCH
81, 11, 234
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 229
XYZ
53, 58, 74
LUV
81, -13, -12
HWB
200, 71%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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