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
685E76
RGB
104, 94, 118
HSL
265, 11%, 42%
HSB
265, 20%, 46%
CMYK
12, 20, 0, 54
LAB
42, 8, -12
LCH
42, 14, 303
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 304
XYZ
13, 12, 19
LUV
42, 4, -18
HWB
265, 37%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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