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
686269
RGB
104, 98, 105
HSL
291, 3%, 40%
HSB
291, 7%, 41%
CMYK
1, 7, 0, 59
LAB
42, 4, -3
LCH
42, 5, 319
OKLCH
0.50, 0.01, 321
XYZ
13, 13, 15
LUV
42, 3, -5
HWB
291, 38%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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