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
97B4BC
RGB
151, 180, 188
HSL
193, 22%, 66%
HSB
193, 20%, 74%
CMYK
20, 4, 0, 26
LAB
71, -9, -8
LCH
71, 12, 220
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 216
XYZ
38, 43, 54
LUV
71, -15, -10
HWB
193, 59%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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