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
97B1BF
RGB
151, 177, 191
HSL
201, 24%, 67%
HSB
201, 21%, 75%
CMYK
21, 7, 0, 25
LAB
71, -7, -10
LCH
71, 12, 236
OKLCH
0.75, 0.04, 231
XYZ
38, 42, 55
LUV
71, -14, -14
HWB
201, 59%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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