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
4E4133
RGB
78, 65, 51
HSL
31, 21%, 25%
HSB
31, 35%, 31%
CMYK
0, 17, 35, 69
LAB
29, 4, 11
LCH
29, 11, 70
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 69
XYZ
6, 6, 4
LUV
29, 9, 11
HWB
31, 20%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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