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
686C6C
RGB
104, 108, 108
HSL
180, 2%, 42%
HSB
180, 4%, 42%
CMYK
4, 0, 0, 58
LAB
45, -2, -1
LCH
45, 2, 199
OKLCH
0.53, 0.00, 197
XYZ
14, 15, 16
LUV
45, -2, 0
HWB
180, 41%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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