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
6A727E
RGB
106, 114, 126
HSL
216, 9%, 45%
HSB
216, 16%, 49%
CMYK
16, 10, 0, 51
LAB
48, -1, -8
LCH
48, 8, 262
OKLCH
0.55, 0.02, 258
XYZ
16, 17, 22
LUV
48, -5, -11
HWB
216, 42%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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