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
686150
RGB
104, 97, 80
HSL
42, 13%, 36%
HSB
42, 23%, 41%
CMYK
0, 7, 23, 59
LAB
41, 1, 11
LCH
41, 11, 87
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 88
XYZ
11, 12, 9
LUV
41, 5, 13
HWB
42, 31%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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