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
97AEB6
RGB
151, 174, 182
HSL
195, 18%, 65%
HSB
195, 17%, 71%
CMYK
17, 4, 0, 29
LAB
70, -7, -7
LCH
70, 10, 225
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 221
XYZ
36, 40, 50
LUV
70, -13, -9
HWB
195, 59%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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