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
685153
RGB
104, 81, 83
HSL
355, 12%, 36%
HSB
355, 22%, 41%
CMYK
0, 22, 20, 59
LAB
37, 10, 3
LCH
37, 11, 15
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 12
XYZ
10, 9, 9
LUV
37, 14, 2
HWB
355, 32%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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