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
685D5B
RGB
104, 93, 91
HSL
9, 7%, 38%
HSB
9, 13%, 41%
CMYK
0, 11, 12, 59
LAB
41, 4, 3
LCH
41, 5, 34
OKLCH
0.49, 0.01, 30
XYZ
12, 12, 12
LUV
41, 7, 3
HWB
9, 36%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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