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
685A56
RGB
104, 90, 86
HSL
13, 9%, 37%
HSB
13, 17%, 41%
CMYK
0, 13, 17, 59
LAB
40, 5, 5
LCH
40, 7, 40
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 36
XYZ
11, 11, 10
LUV
40, 9, 5
HWB
13, 34%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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