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
97ABB4
RGB
151, 171, 180
HSL
199, 16%, 65%
HSB
199, 16%, 71%
CMYK
16, 5, 0, 29
LAB
69, -6, -7
LCH
69, 9, 231
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 227
XYZ
36, 39, 49
LUV
69, -11, -10
HWB
199, 59%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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