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
6D6961
RGB
109, 105, 97
HSL
40, 6%, 40%
HSB
40, 11%, 43%
CMYK
0, 4, 11, 57
LAB
45, 0, 5
LCH
45, 5, 85
OKLCH
0.52, 0.01, 85
XYZ
14, 14, 13
LUV
45, 3, 7
HWB
40, 38%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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