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
6A796D
RGB
106, 121, 109
HSL
132, 7%, 45%
HSB
132, 12%, 47%
CMYK
12, 0, 10, 53
LAB
49, -8, 5
LCH
49, 9, 149
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 151
XYZ
16, 18, 17
LUV
49, -8, 8
HWB
132, 42%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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