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
6E685A
RGB
110, 104, 90
HSL
42, 10%, 39%
HSB
42, 18%, 43%
CMYK
0, 5, 18, 57
LAB
44, 1, 9
LCH
44, 9, 87
OKLCH
0.52, 0.02, 88
XYZ
13, 14, 12
LUV
44, 4, 11
HWB
42, 35%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.