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
BACBD3
RGB
186, 203, 211
HSL
199, 22%, 78%
HSB
199, 12%, 83%
CMYK
12, 4, 0, 17
LAB
81, -5, -6
LCH
81, 8, 232
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 228
XYZ
53, 58, 70
LUV
81, -10, -8
HWB
199, 73%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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