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
97ABB8
RGB
151, 171, 184
HSL
204, 19%, 66%
HSB
204, 18%, 72%
CMYK
18, 7, 0, 28
LAB
69, -5, -9
LCH
69, 10, 241
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 236
XYZ
36, 39, 51
LUV
69, -11, -13
HWB
204, 59%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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