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
6B7181
RGB
107, 113, 129
HSL
224, 9%, 46%
HSB
224, 17%, 51%
CMYK
17, 12, 0, 49
LAB
48, 0, -10
LCH
48, 10, 272
OKLCH
0.55, 0.03, 269
XYZ
16, 17, 23
LUV
48, -4, -14
HWB
224, 42%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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