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
97B5BC
RGB
151, 181, 188
HSL
191, 22%, 66%
HSB
191, 20%, 74%
CMYK
20, 4, 0, 26
LAB
72, -9, -7
LCH
72, 12, 217
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 213
XYZ
38, 43, 54
LUV
72, -16, -9
HWB
191, 59%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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