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
71706E
RGB
113, 112, 110
HSL
40, 1%, 44%
HSB
40, 3%, 44%
CMYK
0, 1, 3, 56
LAB
47, 0, 1
LCH
47, 1, 85
OKLCH
0.55, 0.00, 85
XYZ
15, 16, 17
LUV
47, 1, 2
HWB
40, 43%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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