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
4E4030
RGB
78, 64, 48
HSL
32, 24%, 25%
HSB
32, 38%, 31%
CMYK
0, 18, 38, 69
LAB
28, 4, 12
LCH
28, 13, 71
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 70
XYZ
6, 6, 4
LUV
28, 9, 12
HWB
32, 19%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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