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
97ADB5
RGB
151, 173, 181
HSL
196, 17%, 65%
HSB
196, 17%, 71%
CMYK
17, 4, 0, 29
LAB
69, -7, -7
LCH
69, 10, 226
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 222
XYZ
36, 40, 49
LUV
69, -12, -9
HWB
196, 59%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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