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
6C8B85
RGB
108, 139, 133
HSL
168, 13%, 48%
HSB
168, 22%, 55%
CMYK
22, 0, 4, 45
LAB
55, -12, -1
LCH
55, 12, 183
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 182
XYZ
20, 23, 26
LUV
55, -16, 1
HWB
168, 42%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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