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
BACCD2
RGB
186, 204, 210
HSL
195, 21%, 78%
HSB
195, 11%, 82%
CMYK
11, 3, 0, 18
LAB
81, -5, -5
LCH
81, 8, 224
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 220
XYZ
53, 58, 69
LUV
81, -10, -7
HWB
195, 73%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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