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
686574
RGB
104, 101, 116
HSL
252, 7%, 43%
HSB
252, 13%, 45%
CMYK
10, 13, 0, 55
LAB
43, 4, -8
LCH
43, 9, 294
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 295
XYZ
14, 14, 18
LUV
43, 1, -11
HWB
252, 40%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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