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
97A5A2
RGB
151, 165, 162
HSL
167, 7%, 62%
HSB
167, 8%, 65%
CMYK
8, 0, 2, 35
LAB
67, -6, 0
LCH
67, 6, 182
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 182
XYZ
33, 36, 39
LUV
67, -8, 1
HWB
167, 59%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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