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
B5CED7
RGB
181, 206, 215
HSL
196, 30%, 78%
HSB
196, 16%, 84%
CMYK
16, 4, 0, 16
LAB
81, -7, -7
LCH
81, 10, 226
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 221
XYZ
53, 59, 73
LUV
81, -14, -10
HWB
196, 71%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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