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
97ABC0
RGB
151, 171, 192
HSL
211, 25%, 67%
HSB
211, 21%, 75%
CMYK
21, 11, 0, 25
LAB
69, -4, -13
LCH
69, 14, 254
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 250
XYZ
37, 40, 56
LUV
69, -11, -19
HWB
211, 59%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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