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
97B9BE
RGB
151, 185, 190
HSL
188, 23%, 67%
HSB
188, 21%, 75%
CMYK
21, 3, 0, 25
LAB
73, -11, -7
LCH
73, 13, 211
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 207
XYZ
39, 45, 55
LUV
73, -18, -8
HWB
188, 59%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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