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
BAD2C7
RGB
186, 210, 199
HSL
153, 21%, 78%
HSB
153, 11%, 82%
CMYK
11, 0, 5, 18
LAB
82, -10, 3
LCH
82, 10, 165
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 166
XYZ
54, 61, 63
LUV
82, -13, 6
HWB
153, 73%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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