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
97A2B4
RGB
151, 162, 180
HSL
217, 16%, 65%
HSB
217, 16%, 71%
CMYK
16, 10, 0, 29
LAB
66, -1, -11
LCH
66, 11, 264
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 260
XYZ
34, 36, 48
LUV
66, -7, -16
HWB
217, 59%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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