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
4E4C40
RGB
78, 76, 64
HSL
51, 10%, 28%
HSB
51, 18%, 31%
CMYK
0, 3, 18, 69
LAB
32, -1, 7
LCH
32, 8, 97
OKLCH
0.41, 0.02, 99
XYZ
7, 7, 6
LUV
32, 2, 9
HWB
51, 25%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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