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
97ABBE
RGB
151, 171, 190
HSL
209, 23%, 67%
HSB
209, 21%, 75%
CMYK
21, 10, 0, 25
LAB
69, -4, -12
LCH
69, 13, 252
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 247
XYZ
37, 39, 54
LUV
69, -11, -18
HWB
209, 59%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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