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
90909E
RGB
144, 144, 158
HSL
240, 7%, 59%
HSB
240, 9%, 62%
CMYK
9, 9, 0, 38
LAB
60, 2, -7
LCH
60, 8, 286
OKLCH
0.66, 0.02, 286
XYZ
28, 28, 36
LUV
60, -1, -11
HWB
240, 56%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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