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
686C65
RGB
104, 108, 101
HSL
94, 3%, 41%
HSB
94, 6%, 42%
CMYK
4, 0, 6, 58
LAB
45, -3, 3
LCH
45, 4, 128
OKLCH
0.53, 0.01, 131
XYZ
13, 15, 14
LUV
45, -2, 5
HWB
94, 40%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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