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
97B9BD
RGB
151, 185, 189
HSL
186, 22%, 67%
HSB
186, 20%, 74%
CMYK
20, 2, 0, 26
LAB
73, -11, -6
LCH
73, 13, 208
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 205
XYZ
39, 45, 55
LUV
73, -18, -7
HWB
186, 59%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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