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
4E4741
RGB
78, 71, 65
HSL
28, 9%, 28%
HSB
28, 17%, 31%
CMYK
0, 9, 17, 69
LAB
31, 2, 5
LCH
31, 5, 65
OKLCH
0.40, 0.01, 63
XYZ
6, 7, 6
LUV
31, 4, 5
HWB
28, 25%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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