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
97A4A5
RGB
151, 164, 165
HSL
184, 7%, 62%
HSB
184, 8%, 65%
CMYK
8, 1, 0, 35
LAB
66, -5, -2
LCH
66, 5, 205
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 202
XYZ
33, 36, 41
LUV
66, -7, -2
HWB
184, 59%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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