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
6E8980
RGB
110, 137, 128
HSL
160, 11%, 48%
HSB
160, 20%, 54%
CMYK
20, 0, 7, 46
LAB
55, -11, 1
LCH
55, 12, 173
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 173
XYZ
19, 23, 24
LUV
55, -14, 4
HWB
160, 43%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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