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
686379
RGB
104, 99, 121
HSL
254, 10%, 43%
HSB
254, 18%, 47%
CMYK
14, 18, 0, 53
LAB
43, 6, -12
LCH
43, 13, 296
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 296
XYZ
14, 13, 20
LUV
43, 1, -17
HWB
254, 39%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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