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
4E4831
RGB
78, 72, 49
HSL
48, 23%, 25%
HSB
48, 37%, 31%
CMYK
0, 8, 37, 69
LAB
31, 0, 15
LCH
31, 15, 92
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 95
XYZ
6, 6, 4
LUV
31, 5, 16
HWB
48, 19%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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