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
4E4440
RGB
78, 68, 64
HSL
17, 10%, 28%
HSB
17, 18%, 31%
CMYK
0, 13, 18, 69
LAB
30, 4, 4
LCH
30, 6, 47
OKLCH
0.40, 0.02, 43
XYZ
6, 6, 6
LUV
30, 6, 4
HWB
17, 25%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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