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
685A4B
RGB
104, 90, 75
HSL
31, 16%, 35%
HSB
31, 28%, 41%
CMYK
0, 13, 28, 59
LAB
39, 4, 11
LCH
39, 12, 70
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 69
XYZ
11, 11, 8
LUV
39, 9, 12
HWB
31, 29%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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