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
B5CFDB
RGB
181, 207, 219
HSL
199, 35%, 78%
HSB
199, 17%, 86%
CMYK
17, 5, 0, 14
LAB
81, -7, -9
LCH
81, 12, 232
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 227
XYZ
54, 60, 76
LUV
81, -14, -13
HWB
199, 71%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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