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
90999B
RGB
144, 153, 155
HSL
191, 5%, 59%
HSB
191, 7%, 61%
CMYK
7, 1, 0, 39
LAB
63, -3, -2
LCH
63, 4, 216
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 213
XYZ
29, 31, 35
LUV
63, -5, -3
HWB
191, 56%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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