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
BAC5BB
RGB
186, 197, 187
HSL
125, 9%, 75%
HSB
125, 6%, 77%
CMYK
6, 0, 5, 23
LAB
78, -5, 4
LCH
78, 6, 145
OKLCH
0.81, 0.02, 148
XYZ
49, 54, 55
LUV
78, -6, 6
HWB
125, 73%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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