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
97A497
RGB
151, 164, 151
HSL
120, 7%, 62%
HSB
120, 8%, 64%
CMYK
8, 0, 8, 36
LAB
66, -7, 5
LCH
66, 8, 142
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 145
XYZ
32, 35, 34
LUV
66, -7, 9
HWB
120, 59%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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