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
97A5A9
RGB
151, 165, 169
HSL
193, 9%, 63%
HSB
193, 11%, 66%
CMYK
11, 2, 0, 34
LAB
67, -4, -4
LCH
67, 6, 221
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 217
XYZ
33, 36, 43
LUV
67, -8, -5
HWB
193, 59%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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