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
6D6963
RGB
109, 105, 99
HSL
36, 5%, 41%
HSB
36, 9%, 43%
CMYK
0, 4, 9, 57
LAB
45, 1, 4
LCH
45, 4, 79
OKLCH
0.52, 0.01, 78
XYZ
14, 14, 14
LUV
45, 3, 5
HWB
36, 39%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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