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
6A5E71
RGB
106, 94, 113
HSL
278, 9%, 41%
HSB
278, 17%, 44%
CMYK
6, 17, 0, 56
LAB
42, 8, -9
LCH
42, 12, 311
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 313
XYZ
13, 12, 17
LUV
42, 5, -13
HWB
278, 37%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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