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
687159
RGB
104, 113, 89
HSL
83, 12%, 40%
HSB
83, 21%, 44%
CMYK
8, 0, 21, 56
LAB
46, -7, 12
LCH
46, 14, 120
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 124
XYZ
13, 15, 12
LUV
46, -4, 17
HWB
83, 35%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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