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
4E4942
RGB
78, 73, 66
HSL
35, 8%, 28%
HSB
35, 15%, 31%
CMYK
0, 6, 15, 69
LAB
31, 1, 5
LCH
31, 5, 77
OKLCH
0.41, 0.01, 76
XYZ
7, 7, 6
LUV
31, 3, 6
HWB
35, 26%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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