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
6E6956
RGB
110, 105, 86
HSL
47, 12%, 38%
HSB
47, 22%, 43%
CMYK
0, 5, 22, 57
LAB
44, -1, 11
LCH
44, 11, 93
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 95
XYZ
13, 14, 11
LUV
44, 4, 15
HWB
47, 34%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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