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
685657
RGB
104, 86, 87
HSL
357, 9%, 37%
HSB
357, 17%, 41%
CMYK
0, 17, 16, 59
LAB
38, 8, 2
LCH
38, 8, 17
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 14
XYZ
11, 10, 10
LUV
38, 11, 2
HWB
357, 34%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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