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
97A1AA
RGB
151, 161, 170
HSL
208, 10%, 63%
HSB
208, 11%, 67%
CMYK
11, 5, 0, 33
LAB
66, -2, -6
LCH
66, 6, 249
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 245
XYZ
33, 35, 43
LUV
66, -6, -8
HWB
208, 59%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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