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
BACED9
RGB
186, 206, 217
HSL
201, 29%, 79%
HSB
201, 14%, 85%
CMYK
14, 5, 0, 15
LAB
81, -5, -8
LCH
81, 10, 236
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 232
XYZ
55, 60, 74
LUV
81, -11, -11
HWB
201, 73%, 15%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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