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
686F82
RGB
104, 111, 130
HSL
224, 11%, 46%
HSB
224, 20%, 51%
CMYK
20, 15, 0, 49
LAB
47, 1, -11
LCH
47, 11, 273
OKLCH
0.54, 0.03, 269
XYZ
15, 16, 23
LUV
47, -5, -16
HWB
224, 41%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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