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
4C403B
RGB
76, 64, 59
HSL
18, 13%, 26%
HSB
18, 22%, 30%
CMYK
0, 16, 22, 70
LAB
28, 5, 5
LCH
28, 7, 48
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 44
XYZ
6, 6, 5
LUV
28, 7, 5
HWB
18, 23%, 70%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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