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
686A65
RGB
104, 106, 101
HSL
84, 2%, 41%
HSB
84, 5%, 42%
CMYK
2, 0, 5, 58
LAB
45, -2, 3
LCH
45, 3, 122
OKLCH
0.52, 0.01, 125
XYZ
13, 14, 14
LUV
45, -1, 4
HWB
84, 40%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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