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
97A89E
RGB
151, 168, 158
HSL
145, 9%, 63%
HSB
145, 10%, 66%
CMYK
10, 0, 6, 34
LAB
67, -8, 3
LCH
67, 8, 158
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 160
XYZ
33, 37, 38
LUV
67, -9, 6
HWB
145, 59%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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