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
BAD0CD
RGB
186, 208, 205
HSL
172, 19%, 77%
HSB
172, 11%, 82%
CMYK
11, 0, 1, 18
LAB
82, -8, -1
LCH
82, 8, 188
OKLCH
0.84, 0.02, 187
XYZ
54, 60, 66
LUV
82, -12, 0
HWB
172, 73%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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