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
BAD0C8
RGB
186, 208, 200
HSL
158, 19%, 77%
HSB
158, 11%, 82%
CMYK
11, 0, 4, 18
LAB
82, -9, 1
LCH
82, 9, 171
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 172
XYZ
53, 60, 63
LUV
82, -12, 4
HWB
158, 73%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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