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
686950
RGB
104, 105, 80
HSL
62, 14%, 36%
HSB
62, 24%, 41%
CMYK
1, 0, 24, 59
LAB
44, -4, 14
LCH
44, 15, 105
OKLCH
0.51, 0.04, 110
XYZ
12, 14, 10
LUV
44, 1, 18
HWB
62, 31%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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