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
97B2AB
RGB
151, 178, 171
HSL
164, 15%, 65%
HSB
164, 15%, 70%
CMYK
15, 0, 4, 30
LAB
70, -11, 0
LCH
70, 11, 178
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 178
XYZ
36, 41, 45
LUV
70, -14, 2
HWB
164, 59%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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