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
6C696D
RGB
108, 105, 109
HSL
285, 2%, 42%
HSB
285, 4%, 43%
CMYK
1, 4, 0, 57
LAB
45, 2, -2
LCH
45, 3, 315
OKLCH
0.52, 0.01, 318
XYZ
14, 14, 17
LUV
45, 1, -3
HWB
285, 41%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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