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
686972
RGB
104, 105, 114
HSL
234, 5%, 43%
HSB
234, 9%, 45%
CMYK
9, 8, 0, 55
LAB
45, 1, -5
LCH
45, 5, 281
OKLCH
0.52, 0.01, 281
XYZ
14, 14, 18
LUV
45, -1, -7
HWB
234, 41%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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