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
97AEBD
RGB
151, 174, 189
HSL
204, 22%, 67%
HSB
204, 20%, 74%
CMYK
20, 8, 0, 26
LAB
70, -6, -11
LCH
70, 12, 241
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 237
XYZ
37, 41, 54
LUV
70, -13, -15
HWB
204, 59%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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