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
685D55
RGB
104, 93, 85
HSL
25, 10%, 37%
HSB
25, 18%, 41%
CMYK
0, 11, 18, 59
LAB
40, 3, 6
LCH
40, 7, 61
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 58
XYZ
11, 11, 10
LUV
40, 7, 7
HWB
25, 33%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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