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
B5D3CD
RGB
181, 211, 205
HSL
168, 25%, 77%
HSB
168, 14%, 83%
CMYK
14, 0, 3, 17
LAB
82, -11, -1
LCH
82, 11, 183
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 182
XYZ
53, 61, 67
LUV
82, -16, 1
HWB
168, 71%, 17%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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