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
97B5BE
RGB
151, 181, 190
HSL
194, 23%, 67%
HSB
194, 21%, 75%
CMYK
21, 5, 0, 25
LAB
72, -9, -8
LCH
72, 12, 222
OKLCH
0.75, 0.04, 218
XYZ
39, 43, 55
LUV
72, -16, -11
HWB
194, 59%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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