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
6A7280
RGB
106, 114, 128
HSL
218, 9%, 46%
HSB
218, 17%, 50%
CMYK
17, 11, 0, 50
LAB
48, -1, -9
LCH
48, 9, 265
OKLCH
0.55, 0.02, 262
XYZ
16, 17, 23
LUV
48, -5, -12
HWB
218, 42%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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