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
686162
RGB
104, 97, 98
HSL
351, 3%, 39%
HSB
351, 7%, 41%
CMYK
0, 7, 6, 59
LAB
42, 3, 0
LCH
42, 3, 9
OKLCH
0.50, 0.01, 8
XYZ
12, 12, 13
LUV
42, 4, 0
HWB
351, 38%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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