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
90AEBC
RGB
144, 174, 188
HSL
199, 25%, 65%
HSB
199, 23%, 74%
CMYK
23, 7, 0, 26
LAB
69, -8, -11
LCH
69, 14, 232
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 228
XYZ
36, 40, 53
LUV
69, -16, -15
HWB
199, 56%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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