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
B5D1BF
RGB
181, 209, 191
HSL
141, 23%, 76%
HSB
141, 13%, 82%
CMYK
13, 0, 9, 18
LAB
81, -12, 6
LCH
81, 14, 155
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 157
XYZ
51, 59, 58
LUV
81, -14, 11
HWB
141, 71%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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