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
90AAA1
RGB
144, 170, 161
HSL
159, 13%, 62%
HSB
159, 15%, 67%
CMYK
15, 0, 5, 33
LAB
67, -11, 1
LCH
67, 11, 172
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 172
XYZ
32, 37, 39
LUV
67, -14, 4
HWB
159, 56%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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