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
B5CEDD
RGB
181, 206, 221
HSL
203, 37%, 79%
HSB
203, 18%, 87%
CMYK
18, 7, 0, 13
LAB
81, -6, -10
LCH
81, 12, 239
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 234
XYZ
54, 59, 77
LUV
81, -14, -15
HWB
203, 71%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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