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
6D616E
RGB
109, 97, 110
HSL
295, 6%, 41%
HSB
295, 12%, 43%
CMYK
1, 12, 0, 57
LAB
43, 7, -6
LCH
43, 9, 321
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 324
XYZ
13, 13, 17
LUV
43, 6, -9
HWB
295, 38%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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