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
97AEB4
RGB
151, 174, 180
HSL
192, 16%, 65%
HSB
192, 16%, 71%
CMYK
16, 3, 0, 29
LAB
69, -7, -6
LCH
69, 9, 219
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 215
XYZ
36, 40, 49
LUV
69, -12, -7
HWB
192, 59%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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