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
686D66
RGB
104, 109, 102
HSL
103, 3%, 41%
HSB
103, 6%, 43%
CMYK
5, 0, 6, 57
LAB
45, -3, 3
LCH
45, 4, 133
OKLCH
0.53, 0.01, 137
XYZ
14, 15, 15
LUV
45, -2, 5
HWB
103, 40%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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