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
97BABD
RGB
151, 186, 189
HSL
185, 22%, 67%
HSB
185, 20%, 74%
CMYK
20, 2, 0, 26
LAB
73, -12, -6
LCH
73, 13, 206
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 203
XYZ
40, 45, 55
LUV
73, -18, -6
HWB
185, 59%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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