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
6D7181
RGB
109, 113, 129
HSL
228, 8%, 47%
HSB
228, 16%, 51%
CMYK
16, 12, 0, 49
LAB
48, 1, -9
LCH
48, 9, 277
OKLCH
0.55, 0.03, 274
XYZ
16, 17, 23
LUV
48, -3, -13
HWB
228, 43%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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