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
BACED3
RGB
186, 206, 211
HSL
192, 22%, 78%
HSB
192, 12%, 83%
CMYK
12, 2, 0, 17
LAB
81, -6, -5
LCH
81, 8, 218
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 214
XYZ
54, 59, 70
LUV
81, -11, -6
HWB
192, 73%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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