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
4E4937
RGB
78, 73, 55
HSL
47, 17%, 26%
HSB
47, 29%, 31%
CMYK
0, 6, 29, 69
LAB
31, 0, 12
LCH
31, 12, 91
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 94
XYZ
6, 7, 5
LUV
31, 4, 13
HWB
47, 22%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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