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
4E4936
RGB
78, 73, 54
HSL
47, 18%, 26%
HSB
47, 31%, 31%
CMYK
0, 6, 31, 69
LAB
31, 0, 12
LCH
31, 12, 92
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 95
XYZ
6, 7, 4
LUV
31, 4, 14
HWB
47, 21%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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