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
97ACA2
RGB
151, 172, 162
HSL
151, 11%, 63%
HSB
151, 12%, 67%
CMYK
12, 0, 6, 33
LAB
68, -9, 3
LCH
68, 9, 164
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 165
XYZ
34, 39, 40
LUV
68, -11, 5
HWB
151, 59%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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