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
4E3E30
RGB
78, 62, 48
HSL
28, 24%, 25%
HSB
28, 38%, 31%
CMYK
0, 21, 38, 69
LAB
28, 5, 11
LCH
28, 13, 64
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 63
XYZ
5, 5, 4
LUV
28, 10, 11
HWB
28, 19%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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