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
686D61
RGB
104, 109, 97
HSL
85, 6%, 40%
HSB
85, 11%, 43%
CMYK
5, 0, 11, 57
LAB
45, -4, 6
LCH
45, 7, 122
OKLCH
0.53, 0.02, 126
XYZ
13, 15, 13
LUV
45, -2, 9
HWB
85, 38%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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