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
6C8D89
RGB
108, 141, 137
HSL
173, 13%, 49%
HSB
173, 23%, 55%
CMYK
23, 0, 3, 45
LAB
56, -13, -2
LCH
56, 13, 188
OKLCH
0.62, 0.04, 187
XYZ
20, 24, 27
LUV
56, -17, 0
HWB
173, 42%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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