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
97A9BC
RGB
151, 169, 188
HSL
211, 22%, 66%
HSB
211, 20%, 74%
CMYK
20, 10, 0, 26
LAB
68, -3, -12
LCH
68, 13, 254
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 250
XYZ
36, 39, 53
LUV
68, -10, -18
HWB
211, 59%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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