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
685A6E
RGB
104, 90, 110
HSL
282, 10%, 39%
HSB
282, 18%, 43%
CMYK
5, 18, 0, 57
LAB
40, 9, -9
LCH
40, 13, 314
OKLCH
0.49, 0.04, 316
XYZ
12, 11, 16
LUV
40, 6, -14
HWB
282, 35%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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