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
4E493D
RGB
78, 73, 61
HSL
42, 12%, 27%
HSB
42, 22%, 31%
CMYK
0, 6, 22, 69
LAB
31, 0, 8
LCH
31, 8, 87
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 88
XYZ
6, 7, 5
LUV
31, 4, 9
HWB
42, 24%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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