RAL 7045 Telegrey 1

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #909090?

RGB(144, 144, 144), HSL(0.0, 0.0%, 56.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 43.5%).

Q: Does #909090 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.19:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#909090

RAL color

Telegrey 1 (#909090) is a pure, balanced medium grey from the RAL Classic system, calibrated for telecommunications and electronic equipment housings where a neutral, non-distracting appearance is essential. The name reflects its origin in the telecom industry's standardisation of equipment colours. It sits at precisely the midpoint of the grey scale, making it a benchmark neutral in both industrial and graphic design contexts.

Color Values

HEX

#909090

RGB

144, 144, 144

HSL

0.0, 0.0%, 56.5%

HSV

0.0, 0.0%, 56.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 43.5%

OKLCH

0.6534 0.0 89.9

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 7045 Telegrey 1

Color Psychology

Medium gray represents balance, neutrality, and diplomatic composure. It is the color of concrete, steel, and overcast skies, suggesting urban modernity and industrial strength. Gray communicates professionalism and impartiality in equal measure.

Design Usage

Medium gray is essential for body text, icons, and secondary labels in user interfaces. It provides the typographic backbone of design systems, separating primary from secondary information. Ensure proper contrast ratios since many popular mid-gray values fall below WCAG AA for text on white backgrounds.