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
97B2AE
RGB
151, 178, 174
HSL
171, 15%, 65%
HSB
171, 15%, 70%
CMYK
15, 0, 2, 30
LAB
70, -10, -1
LCH
70, 10, 187
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 186
XYZ
36, 41, 46
LUV
70, -14, 0
HWB
171, 59%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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