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
97BCBE
RGB
151, 188, 190
HSL
183, 23%, 67%
HSB
183, 21%, 75%
CMYK
21, 1, 0, 25
LAB
74, -13, -5
LCH
74, 14, 203
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 200
XYZ
40, 46, 56
LUV
74, -19, -6
HWB
183, 59%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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