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
4E453E
RGB
78, 69, 62
HSL
26, 11%, 27%
HSB
26, 21%, 31%
CMYK
0, 12, 21, 69
LAB
30, 3, 6
LCH
30, 6, 63
OKLCH
0.40, 0.02, 60
XYZ
6, 6, 5
LUV
30, 6, 6
HWB
26, 24%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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