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
686B76
RGB
104, 107, 118
HSL
227, 6%, 44%
HSB
227, 12%, 46%
CMYK
12, 9, 0, 54
LAB
45, 1, -7
LCH
45, 7, 275
OKLCH
0.53, 0.02, 274
XYZ
14, 15, 19
LUV
45, -2, -9
HWB
227, 41%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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