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
97A7BB
RGB
151, 167, 187
HSL
213, 21%, 66%
HSB
213, 19%, 73%
CMYK
19, 11, 0, 27
LAB
68, -3, -12
LCH
68, 13, 258
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 254
XYZ
36, 38, 52
LUV
68, -9, -18
HWB
213, 59%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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