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
685E72
RGB
104, 94, 114
HSL
270, 10%, 41%
HSB
270, 18%, 45%
CMYK
9, 18, 0, 55
LAB
41, 7, -10
LCH
41, 12, 307
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 308
XYZ
13, 12, 18
LUV
41, 4, -14
HWB
270, 37%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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