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
97BBC1
RGB
151, 187, 193
HSL
189, 25%, 67%
HSB
189, 22%, 76%
CMYK
22, 3, 0, 24
LAB
73, -12, -7
LCH
73, 14, 212
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 209
XYZ
40, 46, 57
LUV
73, -19, -9
HWB
189, 59%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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