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
BAD4C8
RGB
186, 212, 200
HSL
152, 23%, 78%
HSB
152, 12%, 83%
CMYK
12, 0, 6, 17
LAB
83, -11, 3
LCH
83, 11, 165
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 166
XYZ
54, 62, 64
LUV
83, -14, 6
HWB
152, 73%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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