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
685A4C
RGB
104, 90, 76
HSL
30, 16%, 35%
HSB
30, 27%, 41%
CMYK
0, 13, 27, 59
LAB
39, 4, 10
LCH
39, 11, 68
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 67
XYZ
11, 11, 8
LUV
39, 9, 12
HWB
30, 30%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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