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
4E402D
RGB
78, 64, 45
HSL
35, 27%, 24%
HSB
35, 42%, 31%
CMYK
0, 18, 42, 69
LAB
28, 4, 14
LCH
28, 15, 74
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 75
XYZ
5, 5, 3
LUV
28, 10, 14
HWB
35, 18%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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