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
4B402D
RGB
75, 64, 45
HSL
38, 25%, 24%
HSB
38, 40%, 29%
CMYK
0, 15, 40, 71
LAB
28, 3, 13
LCH
28, 14, 79
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 81
XYZ
5, 5, 3
LUV
28, 8, 14
HWB
38, 18%, 71%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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