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
4E3C29
RGB
78, 60, 41
HSL
31, 31%, 23%
HSB
31, 47%, 31%
CMYK
0, 23, 47, 69
LAB
27, 6, 15
LCH
27, 16, 68
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 68
XYZ
5, 5, 3
LUV
27, 12, 14
HWB
31, 16%, 69%
Pantone
478 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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