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
97B7AA
RGB
151, 183, 170
HSL
156, 18%, 65%
HSB
156, 17%, 72%
CMYK
17, 0, 7, 28
LAB
72, -13, 3
LCH
72, 14, 168
OKLCH
0.75, 0.04, 169
XYZ
37, 43, 44
LUV
72, -17, 7
HWB
156, 59%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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