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
97A4AA
RGB
151, 164, 170
HSL
199, 10%, 63%
HSB
199, 11%, 67%
CMYK
11, 4, 0, 33
LAB
66, -4, -5
LCH
66, 6, 231
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 227
XYZ
33, 36, 43
LUV
66, -7, -6
HWB
199, 59%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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