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
97ACB2
RGB
151, 172, 178
HSL
193, 15%, 65%
HSB
193, 15%, 70%
CMYK
15, 3, 0, 30
LAB
69, -7, -6
LCH
69, 9, 221
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 217
XYZ
36, 39, 48
LUV
69, -11, -7
HWB
193, 59%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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