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
6E6950
RGB
110, 105, 80
HSL
50, 16%, 37%
HSB
50, 27%, 43%
CMYK
0, 5, 27, 57
LAB
44, -1, 15
LCH
44, 15, 95
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 98
XYZ
13, 14, 10
LUV
44, 4, 19
HWB
50, 31%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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