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
686C56
RGB
104, 108, 86
HSL
71, 11%, 38%
HSB
71, 20%, 42%
CMYK
4, 0, 20, 58
LAB
45, -5, 12
LCH
45, 13, 112
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 116
XYZ
13, 14, 11
LUV
45, -1, 16
HWB
71, 34%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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