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
6A656F
RGB
106, 101, 111
HSL
270, 5%, 42%
HSB
270, 9%, 44%
CMYK
5, 9, 0, 56
LAB
44, 4, -5
LCH
44, 6, 306
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 308
XYZ
13, 14, 17
LUV
44, 2, -7
HWB
270, 40%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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