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
4E4A41
RGB
78, 74, 65
HSL
42, 9%, 28%
HSB
42, 17%, 31%
CMYK
0, 5, 17, 69
LAB
32, 0, 6
LCH
32, 6, 86
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 87
XYZ
7, 7, 6
LUV
32, 3, 7
HWB
42, 25%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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