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
686871
RGB
104, 104, 113
HSL
240, 4%, 43%
HSB
240, 8%, 44%
CMYK
8, 8, 0, 56
LAB
44, 1, -5
LCH
44, 5, 286
OKLCH
0.52, 0.01, 286
XYZ
14, 14, 18
LUV
44, -1, -7
HWB
240, 41%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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