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
68604D
RGB
104, 96, 77
HSL
42, 15%, 35%
HSB
42, 26%, 41%
CMYK
0, 8, 26, 59
LAB
41, 1, 12
LCH
41, 12, 86
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 88
XYZ
11, 12, 9
LUV
41, 6, 15
HWB
42, 30%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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