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
686C71
RGB
104, 108, 113
HSL
213, 4%, 43%
HSB
213, 8%, 44%
CMYK
8, 4, 0, 56
LAB
45, -1, -3
LCH
45, 3, 257
OKLCH
0.53, 0.01, 254
XYZ
14, 15, 18
LUV
45, -2, -4
HWB
213, 41%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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