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
6A6858
RGB
106, 104, 88
HSL
53, 9%, 38%
HSB
53, 17%, 42%
CMYK
0, 2, 17, 58
LAB
44, -1, 9
LCH
44, 9, 99
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 101
XYZ
13, 14, 11
LUV
44, 2, 12
HWB
53, 35%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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