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
686E55
RGB
104, 110, 85
HSL
74, 13%, 38%
HSB
74, 23%, 43%
CMYK
5, 0, 23, 57
LAB
45, -6, 13
LCH
45, 14, 114
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 119
XYZ
13, 15, 11
LUV
45, -2, 18
HWB
74, 33%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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