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
4E412F
RGB
78, 65, 47
HSL
35, 25%, 25%
HSB
35, 40%, 31%
CMYK
0, 17, 40, 69
LAB
29, 4, 13
LCH
29, 14, 75
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 75
XYZ
6, 6, 3
LUV
29, 9, 13
HWB
35, 18%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named brown on shades of brown, or all families on colors.