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
686A53
RGB
104, 106, 83
HSL
65, 12%, 37%
HSB
65, 22%, 42%
CMYK
2, 0, 22, 58
LAB
44, -4, 13
LCH
44, 13, 108
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 112
XYZ
12, 14, 10
LUV
44, 0, 17
HWB
65, 33%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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