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
97A9A2
RGB
151, 169, 162
HSL
157, 9%, 63%
HSB
157, 11%, 66%
CMYK
11, 0, 4, 34
LAB
68, -8, 1
LCH
68, 8, 170
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 170
XYZ
33, 38, 40
LUV
68, -10, 3
HWB
157, 59%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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