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
97A192
RGB
151, 161, 146
HSL
100, 7%, 60%
HSB
100, 9%, 63%
CMYK
6, 0, 9, 37
LAB
65, -6, 7
LCH
65, 9, 132
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 135
XYZ
31, 34, 32
LUV
65, -5, 10
HWB
100, 57%, 37%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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