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
4E3538
RGB
78, 53, 56
HSL
353, 19%, 26%
HSB
353, 32%, 31%
CMYK
0, 32, 28, 69
LAB
25, 12, 3
LCH
25, 12, 13
OKLCH
0.36, 0.04, 11
XYZ
5, 4, 4
LUV
25, 14, 1
HWB
353, 21%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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