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
97BAC2
RGB
151, 186, 194
HSL
191, 26%, 68%
HSB
191, 22%, 76%
CMYK
22, 4, 0, 24
LAB
73, -11, -8
LCH
73, 14, 217
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 213
XYZ
40, 46, 58
LUV
73, -18, -10
HWB
191, 59%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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