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
685C50
RGB
104, 92, 80
HSL
30, 13%, 36%
HSB
30, 23%, 41%
CMYK
0, 12, 23, 59
LAB
40, 3, 9
LCH
40, 9, 69
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 67
XYZ
11, 11, 9
LUV
40, 8, 10
HWB
30, 31%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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