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
BACFE2
RGB
186, 207, 226
HSL
208, 41%, 81%
HSB
208, 18%, 89%
CMYK
18, 8, 0, 11
LAB
82, -4, -12
LCH
82, 13, 250
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 246
XYZ
56, 61, 81
LUV
82, -12, -18
HWB
208, 73%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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