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
685C5D
RGB
104, 92, 93
HSL
355, 6%, 38%
HSB
355, 12%, 41%
CMYK
0, 12, 11, 59
LAB
40, 5, 1
LCH
40, 5, 14
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 12
XYZ
12, 11, 12
LUV
40, 7, 1
HWB
355, 36%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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