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
90939A
RGB
144, 147, 154
HSL
222, 5%, 58%
HSB
222, 6%, 60%
CMYK
6, 5, 0, 40
LAB
61, 0, -4
LCH
61, 4, 269
OKLCH
0.66, 0.01, 267
XYZ
28, 29, 35
LUV
61, -2, -6
HWB
222, 56%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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