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
686169
RGB
104, 97, 105
HSL
293, 4%, 40%
HSB
293, 8%, 41%
CMYK
1, 8, 0, 59
LAB
42, 4, -4
LCH
42, 5, 319
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 322
XYZ
13, 13, 15
LUV
42, 3, -5
HWB
293, 38%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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