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
4E4039
RGB
78, 64, 57
HSL
20, 16%, 26%
HSB
20, 27%, 31%
CMYK
0, 18, 27, 69
LAB
28, 5, 7
LCH
28, 9, 51
OKLCH
0.38, 0.02, 48
XYZ
6, 6, 5
LUV
28, 9, 7
HWB
20, 22%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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