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
4E4138
RGB
78, 65, 56
HSL
25, 16%, 26%
HSB
25, 28%, 31%
CMYK
0, 17, 28, 69
LAB
29, 5, 8
LCH
29, 9, 59
OKLCH
0.39, 0.02, 57
XYZ
6, 6, 5
LUV
29, 8, 8
HWB
25, 22%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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