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
90AFBA
RGB
144, 175, 186
HSL
196, 23%, 65%
HSB
196, 23%, 73%
CMYK
23, 6, 0, 27
LAB
69, -9, -9
LCH
69, 13, 226
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 221
XYZ
36, 40, 52
LUV
69, -16, -12
HWB
196, 56%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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