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
685F6F
RGB
104, 95, 111
HSL
274, 8%, 40%
HSB
274, 14%, 44%
CMYK
6, 14, 0, 56
LAB
42, 6, -8
LCH
42, 10, 309
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 310
XYZ
13, 12, 17
LUV
42, 4, -11
HWB
274, 37%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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