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
97AEAF
RGB
151, 174, 175
HSL
183, 13%, 64%
HSB
183, 14%, 69%
CMYK
14, 1, 0, 31
LAB
69, -8, -3
LCH
69, 9, 202
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 200
XYZ
36, 40, 46
LUV
69, -12, -3
HWB
183, 59%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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