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
BAD2DD
RGB
186, 210, 221
HSL
199, 34%, 80%
HSB
199, 16%, 87%
CMYK
16, 5, 0, 13
LAB
83, -7, -8
LCH
83, 11, 231
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 227
XYZ
56, 62, 77
LUV
83, -13, -12
HWB
199, 73%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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