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
97A299
RGB
151, 162, 153
HSL
131, 6%, 61%
HSB
131, 7%, 64%
CMYK
7, 0, 6, 36
LAB
66, -5, 3
LCH
66, 6, 149
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 151
XYZ
31, 35, 35
LUV
66, -6, 6
HWB
131, 59%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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