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
90ABA1
RGB
144, 171, 161
HSL
158, 14%, 62%
HSB
158, 16%, 67%
CMYK
16, 0, 6, 33
LAB
68, -11, 2
LCH
68, 11, 170
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 171
XYZ
32, 38, 39
LUV
68, -14, 5
HWB
158, 56%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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