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
686E68
RGB
104, 110, 104
HSL
120, 3%, 42%
HSB
120, 5%, 43%
CMYK
5, 0, 5, 57
LAB
46, -3, 3
LCH
46, 4, 143
OKLCH
0.53, 0.01, 145
XYZ
14, 15, 15
LUV
46, -3, 4
HWB
120, 41%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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