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
4E4533
RGB
78, 69, 51
HSL
40, 21%, 25%
HSB
40, 35%, 31%
CMYK
0, 12, 35, 69
LAB
30, 2, 12
LCH
30, 12, 83
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 84
XYZ
6, 6, 4
LUV
30, 6, 13
HWB
40, 20%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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