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
97A2AF
RGB
151, 162, 175
HSL
213, 13%, 64%
HSB
213, 14%, 69%
CMYK
14, 7, 0, 31
LAB
66, -2, -8
LCH
66, 8, 256
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 253
XYZ
33, 36, 46
LUV
66, -7, -12
HWB
213, 59%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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