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
90AEA3
RGB
144, 174, 163
HSL
158, 16%, 62%
HSB
158, 17%, 68%
CMYK
17, 0, 6, 32
LAB
69, -12, 2
LCH
69, 13, 171
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 171
XYZ
33, 39, 40
LUV
69, -16, 5
HWB
158, 56%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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