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
97A3A7
RGB
151, 163, 167
HSL
195, 8%, 62%
HSB
195, 10%, 65%
CMYK
10, 2, 0, 35
LAB
66, -4, -4
LCH
66, 5, 224
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 220
XYZ
33, 36, 42
LUV
66, -7, -5
HWB
195, 59%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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