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
97B8BA
RGB
151, 184, 186
HSL
183, 20%, 66%
HSB
183, 19%, 73%
CMYK
19, 1, 0, 27
LAB
72, -11, -5
LCH
72, 12, 204
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 201
XYZ
39, 44, 53
LUV
72, -17, -5
HWB
183, 59%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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