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
97ACBE
RGB
151, 172, 190
HSL
208, 23%, 67%
HSB
208, 21%, 75%
CMYK
21, 9, 0, 25
LAB
69, -5, -12
LCH
69, 13, 249
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 244
XYZ
37, 40, 54
LUV
69, -12, -17
HWB
208, 59%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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