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
6C6965
RGB
108, 105, 101
HSL
34, 3%, 41%
HSB
34, 6%, 42%
CMYK
0, 3, 6, 58
LAB
45, 1, 3
LCH
45, 3, 77
OKLCH
0.52, 0.01, 75
XYZ
14, 14, 14
LUV
45, 2, 3
HWB
34, 40%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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