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
90ABB6
RGB
144, 171, 182
HSL
197, 21%, 64%
HSB
197, 21%, 71%
CMYK
21, 6, 0, 29
LAB
68, -8, -9
LCH
68, 12, 229
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 224
XYZ
35, 38, 50
LUV
68, -14, -12
HWB
197, 56%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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