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
B5CEBC
RGB
181, 206, 188
HSL
137, 20%, 76%
HSB
137, 12%, 81%
CMYK
12, 0, 9, 19
LAB
81, -11, 6
LCH
81, 13, 152
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 154
XYZ
50, 58, 56
LUV
81, -13, 11
HWB
137, 71%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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