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
90ACB2
RGB
144, 172, 178
HSL
191, 18%, 63%
HSB
191, 19%, 70%
CMYK
19, 3, 0, 30
LAB
68, -9, -6
LCH
68, 11, 216
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 212
XYZ
34, 39, 48
LUV
68, -15, -8
HWB
191, 56%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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