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
90AEB2
RGB
144, 174, 178
HSL
187, 18%, 63%
HSB
187, 19%, 70%
CMYK
19, 2, 0, 30
LAB
69, -10, -6
LCH
69, 11, 210
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 206
XYZ
35, 39, 48
LUV
69, -16, -7
HWB
187, 56%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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