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
686259
RGB
104, 98, 89
HSL
36, 8%, 38%
HSB
36, 14%, 41%
CMYK
0, 6, 14, 59
LAB
42, 1, 6
LCH
42, 6, 79
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 78
XYZ
12, 12, 11
LUV
42, 4, 7
HWB
36, 35%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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