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
BACDCA
RGB
186, 205, 202
HSL
171, 16%, 77%
HSB
171, 9%, 80%
CMYK
9, 0, 1, 20
LAB
81, -7, -1
LCH
81, 7, 187
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 185
XYZ
53, 58, 64
LUV
81, -10, 0
HWB
171, 73%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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