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
4E4940
RGB
78, 73, 64
HSL
39, 10%, 28%
HSB
39, 18%, 31%
CMYK
0, 6, 18, 69
LAB
31, 1, 6
LCH
31, 6, 82
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 82
XYZ
6, 7, 6
LUV
31, 3, 7
HWB
39, 25%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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