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
686F5A
RGB
104, 111, 90
HSL
80, 10%, 39%
HSB
80, 19%, 44%
CMYK
6, 0, 19, 56
LAB
46, -6, 11
LCH
46, 12, 118
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 123
XYZ
13, 15, 12
LUV
46, -3, 15
HWB
80, 35%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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