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
685F70
RGB
104, 95, 112
HSL
272, 8%, 41%
HSB
272, 15%, 44%
CMYK
7, 15, 0, 56
LAB
42, 6, -8
LCH
42, 10, 308
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 309
XYZ
13, 12, 17
LUV
42, 4, -12
HWB
272, 37%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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