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
686D85
RGB
104, 109, 133
HSL
230, 12%, 46%
HSB
230, 22%, 52%
CMYK
22, 18, 0, 48
LAB
46, 2, -14
LCH
46, 14, 279
OKLCH
0.54, 0.04, 276
XYZ
15, 16, 24
LUV
46, -4, -20
HWB
230, 41%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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