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
97B1BB
RGB
151, 177, 187
HSL
197, 21%, 66%
HSB
197, 19%, 73%
CMYK
19, 5, 0, 27
LAB
70, -8, -8
LCH
70, 11, 227
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 223
XYZ
37, 42, 53
LUV
70, -14, -11
HWB
197, 59%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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