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
686E79
RGB
104, 110, 121
HSL
219, 8%, 44%
HSB
219, 14%, 47%
CMYK
14, 9, 0, 53
LAB
46, -1, -7
LCH
46, 7, 266
OKLCH
0.54, 0.02, 263
XYZ
15, 15, 20
LUV
46, -4, -9
HWB
219, 41%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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