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
686271
RGB
104, 98, 113
HSL
264, 7%, 41%
HSB
264, 13%, 44%
CMYK
8, 13, 0, 56
LAB
43, 5, -8
LCH
43, 9, 302
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 304
XYZ
13, 13, 17
LUV
43, 2, -11
HWB
264, 38%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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