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
BAD0DC
RGB
186, 208, 220
HSL
201, 33%, 80%
HSB
201, 15%, 86%
CMYK
15, 5, 0, 14
LAB
82, -6, -9
LCH
82, 10, 236
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 232
XYZ
56, 61, 76
LUV
82, -12, -12
HWB
201, 73%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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