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
BACFC4
RGB
186, 207, 196
HSL
149, 18%, 77%
HSB
149, 10%, 81%
CMYK
10, 0, 5, 19
LAB
81, -9, 3
LCH
81, 9, 162
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 163
XYZ
53, 59, 61
LUV
81, -11, 6
HWB
149, 73%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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