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
6A7971
RGB
106, 121, 113
HSL
148, 7%, 45%
HSB
148, 12%, 47%
CMYK
12, 0, 7, 53
LAB
49, -7, 2
LCH
49, 7, 161
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 162
XYZ
16, 18, 18
LUV
49, -8, 5
HWB
148, 42%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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