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
97A1BB
RGB
151, 161, 187
HSL
223, 21%, 66%
HSB
223, 19%, 73%
CMYK
19, 14, 0, 27
LAB
66, 1, -15
LCH
66, 15, 272
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 269
XYZ
34, 36, 52
LUV
66, -7, -22
HWB
223, 59%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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