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
97AEBA
RGB
151, 174, 186
HSL
201, 20%, 66%
HSB
201, 19%, 73%
CMYK
19, 6, 0, 27
LAB
70, -6, -9
LCH
70, 11, 235
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 230
XYZ
37, 40, 52
LUV
70, -13, -12
HWB
201, 59%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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