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
68686F
RGB
104, 104, 111
HSL
240, 3%, 42%
HSB
240, 6%, 44%
CMYK
6, 6, 0, 56
LAB
44, 1, -4
LCH
44, 4, 286
OKLCH
0.52, 0.01, 286
XYZ
14, 14, 17
LUV
44, 0, -5
HWB
240, 41%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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