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
97ABAE
RGB
151, 171, 174
HSL
188, 12%, 64%
HSB
188, 13%, 68%
CMYK
13, 2, 0, 32
LAB
68, -7, -4
LCH
68, 8, 211
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 208
XYZ
35, 39, 46
LUV
68, -11, -5
HWB
188, 59%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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