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
97AFB8
RGB
151, 175, 184
HSL
196, 19%, 66%
HSB
196, 18%, 72%
CMYK
18, 5, 0, 28
LAB
70, -7, -8
LCH
70, 10, 227
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 222
XYZ
37, 41, 51
LUV
70, -13, -10
HWB
196, 59%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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