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
97A8AE
RGB
151, 168, 174
HSL
196, 12%, 64%
HSB
196, 13%, 68%
CMYK
13, 3, 0, 32
LAB
68, -5, -5
LCH
68, 7, 225
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 221
XYZ
34, 38, 45
LUV
68, -9, -7
HWB
196, 59%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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