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
97AAB9
RGB
151, 170, 185
HSL
206, 20%, 66%
HSB
206, 18%, 73%
CMYK
18, 8, 0, 27
LAB
68, -4, -10
LCH
68, 11, 246
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 242
XYZ
36, 39, 51
LUV
68, -11, -14
HWB
206, 59%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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