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
4E4135
RGB
78, 65, 53
HSL
29, 19%, 26%
HSB
29, 32%, 31%
CMYK
0, 17, 32, 69
LAB
29, 4, 10
LCH
29, 10, 66
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 65
XYZ
6, 6, 4
LUV
29, 8, 10
HWB
29, 21%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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