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
97A7B8
RGB
151, 167, 184
HSL
211, 19%, 66%
HSB
211, 18%, 72%
CMYK
18, 9, 0, 28
LAB
68, -3, -11
LCH
68, 11, 254
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 250
XYZ
35, 38, 51
LUV
68, -9, -16
HWB
211, 59%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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