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
BAD4CD
RGB
186, 212, 205
HSL
164, 23%, 78%
HSB
164, 12%, 83%
CMYK
12, 0, 3, 17
LAB
83, -10, 0
LCH
83, 10, 178
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 178
XYZ
55, 62, 67
LUV
83, -14, 3
HWB
164, 73%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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