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
6D8285
RGB
109, 130, 133
HSL
188, 10%, 47%
HSB
188, 18%, 52%
CMYK
18, 2, 0, 48
LAB
53, -7, -4
LCH
53, 9, 210
OKLCH
0.59, 0.02, 207
XYZ
19, 21, 25
LUV
53, -11, -5
HWB
188, 43%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.