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
97ACB9
RGB
151, 172, 185
HSL
203, 20%, 66%
HSB
203, 18%, 73%
CMYK
18, 7, 0, 27
LAB
69, -5, -9
LCH
69, 11, 240
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 235
XYZ
36, 40, 52
LUV
69, -12, -13
HWB
203, 59%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named blue on shades of blue, or all families on colors.