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
97AFA9
RGB
151, 175, 169
HSL
165, 13%, 64%
HSB
165, 14%, 69%
CMYK
14, 0, 3, 31
LAB
69, -10, 0
LCH
69, 10, 179
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 179
XYZ
35, 40, 43
LUV
69, -13, 2
HWB
165, 59%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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