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
4E4230
RGB
78, 66, 48
HSL
36, 24%, 25%
HSB
36, 38%, 31%
CMYK
0, 15, 38, 69
LAB
29, 3, 13
LCH
29, 13, 77
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 78
XYZ
6, 6, 4
LUV
29, 8, 13
HWB
36, 19%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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