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
4E4050
RGB
78, 64, 80
HSL
293, 11%, 28%
HSB
293, 20%, 31%
CMYK
2, 20, 0, 69
LAB
29, 9, -7
LCH
29, 11, 320
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 322
XYZ
6, 6, 8
LUV
29, 6, -10
HWB
293, 25%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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