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
97AEBC
RGB
151, 174, 188
HSL
203, 22%, 66%
HSB
203, 20%, 74%
CMYK
20, 7, 0, 26
LAB
70, -6, -10
LCH
70, 12, 239
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 235
XYZ
37, 40, 53
LUV
70, -13, -14
HWB
203, 59%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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