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
97B4AA
RGB
151, 180, 170
HSL
159, 16%, 65%
HSB
159, 16%, 71%
CMYK
16, 0, 6, 29
LAB
71, -12, 2
LCH
71, 12, 172
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 172
XYZ
36, 42, 44
LUV
71, -15, 5
HWB
159, 59%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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