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
B5CEDF
RGB
181, 206, 223
HSL
204, 40%, 79%
HSB
204, 19%, 87%
CMYK
19, 8, 0, 13
LAB
81, -6, -11
LCH
81, 13, 242
OKLCH
0.84, 0.04, 238
XYZ
54, 59, 78
LUV
81, -14, -17
HWB
204, 71%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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