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
97BABC
RGB
151, 186, 188
HSL
183, 22%, 66%
HSB
183, 20%, 74%
CMYK
20, 1, 0, 26
LAB
73, -12, -5
LCH
73, 13, 203
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 201
XYZ
39, 45, 54
LUV
73, -18, -6
HWB
183, 59%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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