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
6E8979
RGB
110, 137, 121
HSL
144, 11%, 48%
HSB
144, 20%, 54%
CMYK
20, 0, 12, 46
LAB
55, -13, 5
LCH
55, 14, 157
OKLCH
0.60, 0.04, 159
XYZ
19, 23, 21
LUV
55, -14, 10
HWB
144, 43%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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