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
4E4835
RGB
78, 72, 53
HSL
46, 19%, 26%
HSB
46, 32%, 31%
CMYK
0, 8, 32, 69
LAB
31, 0, 12
LCH
31, 12, 90
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 93
XYZ
6, 7, 4
LUV
31, 5, 14
HWB
46, 21%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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