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
685451
RGB
104, 84, 81
HSL
8, 12%, 36%
HSB
8, 22%, 41%
CMYK
0, 19, 22, 59
LAB
38, 8, 5
LCH
38, 10, 32
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 28
XYZ
10, 10, 9
LUV
38, 12, 5
HWB
8, 32%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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