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
6E796E
RGB
110, 121, 110
HSL
120, 5%, 45%
HSB
120, 9%, 47%
CMYK
9, 0, 9, 53
LAB
50, -6, 5
LCH
50, 8, 142
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 145
XYZ
16, 18, 17
LUV
50, -6, 7
HWB
120, 43%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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