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
6A696C
RGB
106, 105, 108
HSL
260, 1%, 42%
HSB
260, 3%, 42%
CMYK
2, 3, 0, 58
LAB
45, 1, -2
LCH
45, 2, 299
OKLCH
0.52, 0.00, 301
XYZ
14, 14, 16
LUV
45, 0, -2
HWB
260, 41%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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