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
97A9AC
RGB
151, 169, 172
HSL
189, 11%, 63%
HSB
189, 12%, 67%
CMYK
12, 2, 0, 33
LAB
68, -6, -4
LCH
68, 7, 212
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 209
XYZ
34, 38, 45
LUV
68, -10, -5
HWB
189, 59%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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