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
B5D2CC
RGB
181, 210, 204
HSL
168, 24%, 77%
HSB
168, 14%, 82%
CMYK
14, 0, 3, 18
LAB
82, -11, 0
LCH
82, 11, 182
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 182
XYZ
53, 60, 66
LUV
82, -15, 1
HWB
168, 71%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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