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
6A7481
RGB
106, 116, 129
HSL
214, 10%, 46%
HSB
214, 18%, 51%
CMYK
18, 10, 0, 49
LAB
48, -2, -9
LCH
48, 9, 259
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 255
XYZ
16, 17, 23
LUV
48, -6, -12
HWB
214, 42%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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