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
90A09F
RGB
144, 160, 159
HSL
176, 8%, 60%
HSB
176, 10%, 63%
CMYK
10, 0, 1, 37
LAB
65, -6, -2
LCH
65, 6, 194
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 192
XYZ
30, 34, 38
LUV
65, -9, -1
HWB
176, 56%, 37%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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