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
686B5E
RGB
104, 107, 94
HSL
74, 6%, 39%
HSB
74, 12%, 42%
CMYK
3, 0, 12, 58
LAB
45, -3, 7
LCH
45, 8, 114
OKLCH
0.52, 0.02, 118
XYZ
13, 14, 13
LUV
45, -1, 9
HWB
74, 37%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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