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
BAD2D9
RGB
186, 210, 217
HSL
194, 29%, 79%
HSB
194, 14%, 85%
CMYK
14, 3, 0, 15
LAB
83, -7, -6
LCH
83, 10, 221
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 217
XYZ
56, 62, 75
LUV
83, -13, -8
HWB
194, 73%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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