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
BAD0DB
RGB
186, 208, 219
HSL
200, 31%, 79%
HSB
200, 15%, 86%
CMYK
15, 5, 0, 14
LAB
82, -6, -8
LCH
82, 10, 234
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 229
XYZ
56, 61, 76
LUV
82, -12, -11
HWB
200, 73%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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