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
97A8A7
RGB
151, 168, 167
HSL
176, 9%, 63%
HSB
176, 10%, 66%
CMYK
10, 0, 1, 34
LAB
68, -6, -2
LCH
68, 7, 194
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 192
XYZ
34, 37, 42
LUV
68, -9, -1
HWB
176, 59%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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