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
6A657B
RGB
106, 101, 123
HSL
254, 10%, 44%
HSB
254, 18%, 48%
CMYK
14, 18, 0, 52
LAB
44, 6, -12
LCH
44, 13, 296
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 296
XYZ
14, 14, 21
LUV
44, 1, -17
HWB
254, 40%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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