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
4E4C47
RGB
78, 76, 71
HSL
43, 5%, 29%
HSB
43, 9%, 31%
CMYK
0, 3, 9, 69
LAB
32, 0, 3
LCH
32, 3, 89
OKLCH
0.42, 0.01, 89
XYZ
7, 7, 7
LUV
32, 1, 4
HWB
43, 28%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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