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
4E3438
RGB
78, 52, 56
HSL
351, 20%, 25%
HSB
351, 33%, 31%
CMYK
0, 33, 28, 69
LAB
25, 13, 2
LCH
25, 13, 11
OKLCH
0.36, 0.04, 9
XYZ
5, 4, 4
LUV
25, 15, 1
HWB
351, 20%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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