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
BACEC5
RGB
186, 206, 197
HSL
153, 17%, 77%
HSB
153, 10%, 81%
CMYK
10, 0, 4, 19
LAB
81, -8, 2
LCH
81, 9, 166
OKLCH
0.83, 0.02, 167
XYZ
52, 59, 61
LUV
81, -11, 5
HWB
153, 73%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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