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
685C53
RGB
104, 92, 83
HSL
26, 11%, 37%
HSB
26, 20%, 41%
CMYK
0, 12, 20, 59
LAB
40, 4, 7
LCH
40, 8, 62
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 59
XYZ
11, 11, 10
LUV
40, 8, 8
HWB
26, 33%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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