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
4E4C36
RGB
78, 76, 54
HSL
55, 18%, 26%
HSB
55, 31%, 31%
CMYK
0, 3, 31, 69
LAB
32, -2, 13
LCH
32, 14, 99
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 103
XYZ
6, 7, 5
LUV
32, 2, 15
HWB
55, 21%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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