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
4E4A37
RGB
78, 74, 55
HSL
50, 17%, 26%
HSB
50, 29%, 31%
CMYK
0, 5, 29, 69
LAB
31, -1, 12
LCH
31, 12, 94
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 98
XYZ
6, 7, 5
LUV
31, 3, 13
HWB
50, 22%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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