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
97A9B5
RGB
151, 169, 181
HSL
204, 17%, 65%
HSB
204, 17%, 71%
CMYK
17, 7, 0, 29
LAB
68, -5, -8
LCH
68, 10, 241
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 237
XYZ
35, 38, 49
LUV
68, -10, -12
HWB
204, 59%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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