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
BAD3D8
RGB
186, 211, 216
HSL
190, 28%, 79%
HSB
190, 14%, 85%
CMYK
14, 2, 0, 15
LAB
83, -8, -5
LCH
83, 10, 215
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 211
XYZ
56, 62, 74
LUV
83, -14, -7
HWB
190, 73%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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