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
4E404C
RGB
78, 64, 76
HSL
309, 10%, 28%
HSB
309, 18%, 31%
CMYK
0, 18, 3, 69
LAB
29, 8, -5
LCH
29, 9, 329
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 331
XYZ
6, 6, 8
LUV
29, 7, -7
HWB
309, 25%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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