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
BACBD0
RGB
186, 203, 208
HSL
194, 19%, 77%
HSB
194, 11%, 82%
CMYK
11, 2, 0, 18
LAB
80, -5, -5
LCH
80, 7, 221
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 217
XYZ
53, 58, 68
LUV
80, -9, -6
HWB
194, 73%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.