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
6E8481
RGB
110, 132, 129
HSL
172, 9%, 47%
HSB
172, 17%, 52%
CMYK
17, 0, 2, 48
LAB
53, -9, -1
LCH
53, 9, 188
OKLCH
0.59, 0.03, 186
XYZ
19, 21, 24
LUV
53, -11, 0
HWB
172, 43%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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