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
97BCBA
RGB
151, 188, 186
HSL
177, 22%, 66%
HSB
177, 20%, 74%
CMYK
20, 0, 1, 26
LAB
73, -13, -3
LCH
73, 14, 194
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 192
XYZ
40, 46, 53
LUV
73, -19, -3
HWB
177, 59%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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