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
97A49C
RGB
151, 164, 156
HSL
143, 7%, 62%
HSB
143, 8%, 64%
CMYK
8, 0, 5, 36
LAB
66, -6, 3
LCH
66, 6, 157
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 159
XYZ
32, 36, 37
LUV
66, -7, 5
HWB
143, 59%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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