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
97A9BA
RGB
151, 169, 186
HSL
209, 20%, 66%
HSB
209, 19%, 73%
CMYK
19, 9, 0, 27
LAB
68, -4, -11
LCH
68, 12, 251
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 247
XYZ
36, 38, 52
LUV
68, -10, -16
HWB
209, 59%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named blue on shades of blue, or all families on colors.