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
97AFAB
RGB
151, 175, 171
HSL
170, 13%, 64%
HSB
170, 14%, 69%
CMYK
14, 0, 2, 31
LAB
70, -9, -1
LCH
70, 9, 185
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 184
XYZ
35, 40, 44
LUV
70, -13, 0
HWB
170, 59%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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