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
686E60
RGB
104, 110, 96
HSL
86, 7%, 40%
HSB
86, 13%, 43%
CMYK
5, 0, 13, 57
LAB
46, -4, 7
LCH
46, 8, 123
OKLCH
0.53, 0.02, 126
XYZ
13, 15, 13
LUV
46, -3, 10
HWB
86, 38%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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