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
4E3838
RGB
78, 56, 56
HSL
0, 16%, 26%
HSB
0, 28%, 31%
CMYK
0, 28, 28, 69
LAB
26, 10, 4
LCH
26, 11, 22
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 19
XYZ
5, 5, 4
LUV
26, 13, 3
HWB
0, 22%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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