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
97A8AF
RGB
151, 168, 175
HSL
198, 13%, 64%
HSB
198, 14%, 69%
CMYK
14, 4, 0, 31
LAB
68, -5, -6
LCH
68, 8, 229
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 224
XYZ
35, 38, 46
LUV
68, -9, -8
HWB
198, 59%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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