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
BAD0DE
RGB
186, 208, 222
HSL
203, 35%, 80%
HSB
203, 16%, 87%
CMYK
16, 6, 0, 13
LAB
82, -6, -10
LCH
82, 11, 240
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 236
XYZ
56, 61, 78
LUV
82, -12, -14
HWB
203, 73%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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