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
97A69D
RGB
151, 166, 157
HSL
144, 8%, 62%
HSB
144, 9%, 65%
CMYK
9, 0, 5, 35
LAB
67, -7, 3
LCH
67, 7, 158
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 160
XYZ
32, 36, 37
LUV
67, -8, 5
HWB
144, 59%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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