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
686555
RGB
104, 101, 85
HSL
51, 10%, 37%
HSB
51, 18%, 41%
CMYK
0, 3, 18, 59
LAB
43, -1, 10
LCH
43, 10, 96
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 98
XYZ
12, 13, 10
LUV
43, 3, 12
HWB
51, 33%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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