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
97ABB7
RGB
151, 171, 183
HSL
203, 18%, 65%
HSB
203, 17%, 72%
CMYK
17, 7, 0, 28
LAB
69, -5, -9
LCH
69, 10, 239
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 234
XYZ
36, 39, 50
LUV
69, -11, -12
HWB
203, 59%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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