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
BAD0BD
RGB
186, 208, 189
HSL
128, 19%, 77%
HSB
128, 11%, 82%
CMYK
11, 0, 9, 18
LAB
81, -10, 7
LCH
81, 12, 147
OKLCH
0.84, 0.04, 149
XYZ
52, 59, 57
LUV
81, -11, 12
HWB
128, 73%, 18%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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