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
97A2A4
RGB
151, 162, 164
HSL
189, 7%, 62%
HSB
189, 8%, 64%
CMYK
8, 1, 0, 36
LAB
66, -4, -2
LCH
66, 4, 213
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 210
XYZ
32, 35, 40
LUV
66, -6, -3
HWB
189, 59%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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