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
B5D3DB
RGB
181, 211, 219
HSL
193, 35%, 78%
HSB
193, 17%, 86%
CMYK
17, 4, 0, 14
LAB
83, -9, -7
LCH
83, 12, 220
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 216
XYZ
55, 62, 76
LUV
83, -16, -10
HWB
193, 71%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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