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
686A6F
RGB
104, 106, 111
HSL
223, 3%, 42%
HSB
223, 6%, 44%
CMYK
6, 5, 0, 56
LAB
45, 0, -3
LCH
45, 3, 270
OKLCH
0.52, 0.01, 268
XYZ
14, 14, 17
LUV
45, -1, -4
HWB
223, 41%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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