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
B5CEE2
RGB
181, 206, 226
HSL
207, 44%, 80%
HSB
207, 20%, 89%
CMYK
20, 9, 0, 11
LAB
81, -6, -13
LCH
81, 14, 247
OKLCH
0.84, 0.04, 242
XYZ
55, 59, 81
LUV
81, -14, -19
HWB
207, 71%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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