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
97A6BA
RGB
151, 166, 186
HSL
214, 20%, 66%
HSB
214, 19%, 73%
CMYK
19, 11, 0, 27
LAB
67, -2, -12
LCH
67, 12, 260
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 256
XYZ
35, 37, 52
LUV
67, -9, -18
HWB
214, 59%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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