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
686A7C
RGB
104, 106, 124
HSL
234, 9%, 45%
HSB
234, 16%, 49%
CMYK
16, 15, 0, 51
LAB
45, 2, -10
LCH
45, 11, 282
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 280
XYZ
15, 15, 21
LUV
45, -2, -15
HWB
234, 41%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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