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
6A8985
RGB
106, 137, 133
HSL
172, 13%, 48%
HSB
172, 23%, 54%
CMYK
23, 0, 3, 46
LAB
55, -12, -2
LCH
55, 12, 188
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 187
XYZ
19, 23, 26
LUV
55, -16, 0
HWB
172, 42%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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