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
686B71
RGB
104, 107, 113
HSL
220, 4%, 43%
HSB
220, 8%, 44%
CMYK
8, 5, 0, 56
LAB
45, 0, -4
LCH
45, 4, 266
OKLCH
0.53, 0.01, 264
XYZ
14, 15, 18
LUV
45, -2, -5
HWB
220, 41%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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