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
B5CECE
RGB
181, 206, 206
HSL
180, 20%, 76%
HSB
180, 12%, 81%
CMYK
12, 0, 0, 19
LAB
81, -9, -3
LCH
81, 9, 199
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 197
XYZ
52, 58, 67
LUV
81, -13, -3
HWB
180, 71%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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