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
90B0BB
RGB
144, 176, 187
HSL
195, 24%, 65%
HSB
195, 23%, 73%
CMYK
23, 6, 0, 27
LAB
70, -9, -9
LCH
70, 13, 225
OKLCH
0.74, 0.04, 221
XYZ
36, 41, 53
LUV
70, -17, -13
HWB
195, 56%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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