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
BACCBC
RGB
186, 204, 188
HSL
127, 15%, 76%
HSB
127, 9%, 80%
CMYK
9, 0, 8, 20
LAB
80, -9, 6
LCH
80, 10, 146
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 149
XYZ
51, 57, 56
LUV
80, -9, 10
HWB
127, 73%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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