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
97A1A2
RGB
151, 161, 162
HSL
185, 6%, 61%
HSB
185, 7%, 64%
CMYK
7, 1, 0, 36
LAB
65, -4, -2
LCH
65, 4, 207
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 204
XYZ
32, 35, 39
LUV
65, -6, -2
HWB
185, 59%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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