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
686672
RGB
104, 102, 114
HSL
250, 6%, 42%
HSB
250, 11%, 45%
CMYK
9, 11, 0, 55
LAB
44, 3, -6
LCH
44, 7, 293
OKLCH
0.52, 0.02, 293
XYZ
13, 14, 18
LUV
44, 0, -9
HWB
250, 40%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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