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
4E483E
RGB
78, 72, 62
HSL
37, 11%, 27%
HSB
37, 21%, 31%
CMYK
0, 8, 21, 69
LAB
31, 1, 7
LCH
31, 7, 81
OKLCH
0.40, 0.02, 81
XYZ
6, 7, 5
LUV
31, 4, 8
HWB
37, 24%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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