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
97A1BA
RGB
151, 161, 186
HSL
223, 20%, 66%
HSB
223, 19%, 73%
CMYK
19, 13, 0, 27
LAB
66, 0, -14
LCH
66, 14, 271
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 268
XYZ
34, 36, 52
LUV
66, -7, -22
HWB
223, 59%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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