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
B5D5CA
RGB
181, 213, 202
HSL
159, 28%, 77%
HSB
159, 15%, 84%
CMYK
15, 0, 5, 16
LAB
83, -13, 2
LCH
83, 13, 172
OKLCH
0.85, 0.04, 173
XYZ
54, 62, 65
LUV
83, -17, 5
HWB
159, 71%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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