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
BAC8CA
RGB
186, 200, 202
HSL
187, 13%, 76%
HSB
187, 8%, 79%
CMYK
8, 1, 0, 21
LAB
80, -5, -3
LCH
80, 5, 210
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 207
XYZ
52, 56, 64
LUV
80, -8, -3
HWB
187, 73%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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