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
4E3940
RGB
78, 57, 64
HSL
340, 16%, 26%
HSB
340, 27%, 31%
CMYK
0, 27, 18, 69
LAB
27, 11, -1
LCH
27, 11, 357
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 357
XYZ
6, 5, 6
LUV
27, 11, -2
HWB
340, 22%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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