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
686C78
RGB
104, 108, 120
HSL
225, 7%, 44%
HSB
225, 13%, 47%
CMYK
13, 10, 0, 53
LAB
46, 0, -7
LCH
46, 7, 273
OKLCH
0.53, 0.02, 271
XYZ
14, 15, 20
LUV
46, -3, -10
HWB
225, 41%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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