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
B5D0BF
RGB
181, 208, 191
HSL
142, 22%, 76%
HSB
142, 13%, 82%
CMYK
13, 0, 8, 18
LAB
81, -12, 5
LCH
81, 13, 156
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 158
XYZ
51, 59, 58
LUV
81, -14, 10
HWB
142, 71%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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