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
686D74
RGB
104, 109, 116
HSL
215, 5%, 43%
HSB
215, 10%, 45%
CMYK
10, 6, 0, 55
LAB
46, -1, -5
LCH
46, 5, 260
OKLCH
0.53, 0.01, 257
XYZ
14, 15, 19
LUV
46, -3, -6
HWB
215, 41%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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