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
4E473D
RGB
78, 71, 61
HSL
35, 12%, 27%
HSB
35, 22%, 31%
CMYK
0, 9, 22, 69
LAB
31, 2, 7
LCH
31, 7, 77
OKLCH
0.40, 0.02, 77
XYZ
6, 6, 5
LUV
31, 5, 8
HWB
35, 24%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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