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
6F858D
RGB
111, 133, 141
HSL
196, 12%, 49%
HSB
196, 21%, 55%
CMYK
21, 6, 0, 45
LAB
54, -7, -7
LCH
54, 10, 226
OKLCH
0.60, 0.03, 222
XYZ
20, 22, 28
LUV
54, -12, -9
HWB
196, 44%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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