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
BAD2CC
RGB
186, 210, 204
HSL
165, 21%, 78%
HSB
165, 11%, 82%
CMYK
11, 0, 3, 18
LAB
82, -9, 0
LCH
82, 9, 179
OKLCH
0.84, 0.03, 179
XYZ
54, 61, 66
LUV
82, -13, 2
HWB
165, 73%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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