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
BAD4CF
RGB
186, 212, 207
HSL
168, 23%, 78%
HSB
168, 12%, 83%
CMYK
12, 0, 2, 17
LAB
83, -10, -1
LCH
83, 10, 184
OKLCH
0.85, 0.03, 183
XYZ
55, 62, 68
LUV
83, -14, 1
HWB
168, 73%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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