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
4A4C45
RGB
74, 76, 69
HSL
77, 5%, 28%
HSB
77, 9%, 30%
CMYK
3, 0, 9, 70
LAB
32, -2, 4
LCH
32, 4, 117
OKLCH
0.41, 0.01, 120
XYZ
6, 7, 7
LUV
32, -1, 5
HWB
77, 27%, 70%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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