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
4E4436
RGB
78, 68, 54
HSL
35, 18%, 26%
HSB
35, 31%, 31%
CMYK
0, 13, 31, 69
LAB
30, 3, 10
LCH
30, 10, 76
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 76
XYZ
6, 6, 4
LUV
30, 7, 11
HWB
35, 21%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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