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
97B2BD
RGB
151, 178, 189
HSL
197, 22%, 67%
HSB
197, 20%, 74%
CMYK
20, 6, 0, 26
LAB
71, -8, -9
LCH
71, 12, 229
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 224
XYZ
38, 42, 54
LUV
71, -15, -12
HWB
197, 59%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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