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
BACABC
RGB
186, 202, 188
HSL
128, 13%, 76%
HSB
128, 8%, 79%
CMYK
8, 0, 7, 21
LAB
80, -8, 5
LCH
80, 9, 146
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 149
XYZ
50, 56, 56
LUV
80, -8, 9
HWB
128, 73%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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