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
BACDC2
RGB
186, 205, 194
HSL
145, 16%, 77%
HSB
145, 9%, 80%
CMYK
9, 0, 5, 20
LAB
81, -8, 3
LCH
81, 9, 159
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 160
XYZ
52, 58, 59
LUV
81, -10, 6
HWB
145, 73%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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