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
97B1AE
RGB
151, 177, 174
HSL
173, 14%, 64%
HSB
173, 15%, 69%
CMYK
15, 0, 2, 31
LAB
70, -10, -2
LCH
70, 10, 189
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 188
XYZ
36, 41, 46
LUV
70, -14, -1
HWB
173, 59%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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