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
686E86
RGB
104, 110, 134
HSL
228, 13%, 47%
HSB
228, 22%, 53%
CMYK
22, 18, 0, 47
LAB
47, 2, -14
LCH
47, 14, 277
OKLCH
0.54, 0.04, 274
XYZ
16, 16, 25
LUV
47, -4, -20
HWB
228, 41%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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