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
97AA9D
RGB
151, 170, 157
HSL
139, 10%, 63%
HSB
139, 11%, 67%
CMYK
11, 0, 8, 33
LAB
68, -9, 4
LCH
68, 10, 154
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 156
XYZ
33, 38, 37
LUV
68, -10, 8
HWB
139, 59%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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