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
686C55
RGB
104, 108, 85
HSL
70, 12%, 38%
HSB
70, 21%, 42%
CMYK
4, 0, 21, 58
LAB
45, -5, 12
LCH
45, 13, 111
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 116
XYZ
13, 14, 11
LUV
45, -1, 16
HWB
70, 33%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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