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
97AEC3
RGB
151, 174, 195
HSL
209, 27%, 68%
HSB
209, 23%, 76%
CMYK
23, 11, 0, 24
LAB
70, -5, -14
LCH
70, 14, 251
OKLCH
0.74, 0.04, 246
XYZ
38, 41, 58
LUV
70, -13, -20
HWB
209, 59%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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