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
97A092
RGB
151, 160, 146
HSL
99, 7%, 60%
HSB
99, 9%, 63%
CMYK
6, 0, 9, 37
LAB
65, -5, 6
LCH
65, 8, 131
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 134
XYZ
31, 34, 32
LUV
65, -4, 10
HWB
99, 57%, 37%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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