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
97A39D
RGB
151, 163, 157
HSL
150, 6%, 62%
HSB
150, 7%, 64%
CMYK
7, 0, 4, 36
LAB
66, -5, 2
LCH
66, 6, 163
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 165
XYZ
32, 35, 37
LUV
66, -6, 3
HWB
150, 59%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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