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
BAD1CA
RGB
186, 209, 202
HSL
162, 20%, 77%
HSB
162, 11%, 82%
CMYK
11, 0, 3, 18
LAB
82, -9, 1
LCH
82, 9, 175
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 175
XYZ
54, 60, 65
LUV
82, -12, 3
HWB
162, 73%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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