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
97A5B2
RGB
151, 165, 178
HSL
209, 15%, 65%
HSB
209, 15%, 70%
CMYK
15, 7, 0, 30
LAB
67, -3, -9
LCH
67, 9, 250
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 246
XYZ
34, 37, 47
LUV
67, -8, -12
HWB
209, 59%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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