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
4E4241
RGB
78, 66, 65
HSL
5, 9%, 28%
HSB
5, 17%, 31%
CMYK
0, 15, 17, 69
LAB
29, 5, 3
LCH
29, 6, 27
OKLCH
0.39, 0.02, 24
XYZ
6, 6, 6
LUV
29, 7, 2
HWB
5, 25%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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