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
668686
RGB
102, 134, 134
HSL
180, 14%, 46%
HSB
180, 24%, 53%
CMYK
24, 0, 0, 47
LAB
53, -12, -4
LCH
53, 12, 198
OKLCH
0.60, 0.04, 196
XYZ
18, 22, 26
LUV
53, -16, -3
HWB
180, 40%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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