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
686B69
RGB
104, 107, 105
HSL
140, 1%, 41%
HSB
140, 3%, 42%
CMYK
3, 0, 2, 58
LAB
45, -2, 1
LCH
45, 2, 155
OKLCH
0.52, 0.00, 157
XYZ
14, 14, 15
LUV
45, -2, 1
HWB
140, 41%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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