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
4E483C
RGB
78, 72, 60
HSL
40, 13%, 27%
HSB
40, 23%, 31%
CMYK
0, 8, 23, 69
LAB
31, 1, 8
LCH
31, 8, 84
OKLCH
0.40, 0.02, 85
XYZ
6, 7, 5
LUV
31, 4, 9
HWB
40, 24%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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