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
685E5E
RGB
104, 94, 94
HSL
0, 5%, 39%
HSB
0, 10%, 41%
CMYK
0, 10, 10, 59
LAB
41, 4, 2
LCH
41, 4, 20
OKLCH
0.49, 0.01, 18
XYZ
12, 12, 12
LUV
41, 6, 1
HWB
0, 37%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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