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
686556
RGB
104, 101, 86
HSL
50, 9%, 37%
HSB
50, 17%, 41%
CMYK
0, 3, 17, 59
LAB
43, -1, 9
LCH
43, 9, 96
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 98
XYZ
12, 13, 11
LUV
43, 3, 11
HWB
50, 34%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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