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
BAC7BB
RGB
186, 199, 187
HSL
125, 10%, 75%
HSB
125, 7%, 78%
CMYK
7, 0, 6, 22
LAB
79, -6, 4
LCH
79, 8, 145
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 148
XYZ
50, 55, 55
LUV
79, -7, 8
HWB
125, 73%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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