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
97AEA7
RGB
151, 174, 167
HSL
162, 12%, 64%
HSB
162, 13%, 68%
CMYK
13, 0, 4, 32
LAB
69, -9, 1
LCH
69, 9, 175
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 175
XYZ
35, 40, 42
LUV
69, -12, 3
HWB
162, 59%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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