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
685D4C
RGB
104, 93, 76
HSL
36, 16%, 35%
HSB
36, 27%, 41%
CMYK
0, 11, 27, 59
LAB
40, 2, 12
LCH
40, 12, 78
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 79
XYZ
11, 11, 8
LUV
40, 8, 14
HWB
36, 30%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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