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
6A7181
RGB
106, 113, 129
HSL
222, 10%, 46%
HSB
222, 18%, 51%
CMYK
18, 12, 0, 49
LAB
47, 0, -10
LCH
47, 10, 270
OKLCH
0.55, 0.03, 267
XYZ
16, 16, 23
LUV
47, -5, -14
HWB
222, 42%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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