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
BACED8
RGB
186, 206, 216
HSL
200, 28%, 79%
HSB
200, 14%, 85%
CMYK
14, 5, 0, 15
LAB
81, -5, -7
LCH
81, 9, 234
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 229
XYZ
55, 60, 74
LUV
81, -11, -10
HWB
200, 73%, 15%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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