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
BACED6
RGB
186, 206, 214
HSL
197, 25%, 78%
HSB
197, 13%, 84%
CMYK
13, 4, 0, 16
LAB
81, -6, -6
LCH
81, 9, 228
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 224
XYZ
54, 59, 72
LUV
81, -11, -9
HWB
197, 73%, 16%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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