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
B5CFBF
RGB
181, 207, 191
HSL
143, 21%, 76%
HSB
143, 13%, 81%
CMYK
13, 0, 8, 19
LAB
81, -11, 5
LCH
81, 12, 157
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 159
XYZ
51, 58, 58
LUV
81, -13, 9
HWB
143, 71%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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