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
6A6256
RGB
106, 98, 86
HSL
36, 10%, 38%
HSB
36, 19%, 42%
CMYK
0, 8, 19, 58
LAB
42, 2, 8
LCH
42, 8, 78
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 78
XYZ
12, 12, 11
LUV
42, 5, 10
HWB
36, 34%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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