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
BAC5BF
RGB
186, 197, 191
HSL
147, 9%, 75%
HSB
147, 6%, 77%
CMYK
6, 0, 3, 23
LAB
79, -5, 2
LCH
79, 5, 161
OKLCH
0.81, 0.01, 162
XYZ
50, 54, 57
LUV
79, -6, 3
HWB
147, 73%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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