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
97B6AA
RGB
151, 182, 170
HSL
157, 18%, 65%
HSB
157, 17%, 71%
CMYK
17, 0, 7, 29
LAB
71, -13, 2
LCH
71, 13, 169
OKLCH
0.75, 0.04, 170
XYZ
37, 43, 44
LUV
71, -16, 6
HWB
157, 59%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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