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
685B5B
RGB
104, 91, 91
HSL
0, 7%, 38%
HSB
0, 13%, 41%
CMYK
0, 12, 12, 59
LAB
40, 5, 2
LCH
40, 6, 21
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 18
XYZ
11, 11, 11
LUV
40, 8, 2
HWB
0, 36%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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