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
6E7679
RGB
110, 118, 121
HSL
196, 5%, 45%
HSB
196, 9%, 47%
CMYK
9, 2, 0, 53
LAB
49, -3, -3
LCH
49, 4, 226
OKLCH
0.56, 0.01, 222
XYZ
16, 18, 21
LUV
49, -5, -3
HWB
196, 43%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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