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
4E4542
RGB
78, 69, 66
HSL
15, 8%, 28%
HSB
15, 15%, 31%
CMYK
0, 12, 15, 69
LAB
30, 4, 3
LCH
30, 5, 43
OKLCH
0.40, 0.01, 39
XYZ
6, 6, 6
LUV
30, 5, 3
HWB
15, 26%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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