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
6D797A
RGB
109, 121, 122
HSL
185, 6%, 45%
HSB
185, 11%, 48%
CMYK
11, 1, 0, 52
LAB
50, -4, -2
LCH
50, 5, 206
OKLCH
0.57, 0.01, 203
XYZ
17, 18, 21
LUV
50, -7, -2
HWB
185, 43%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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