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
4E4D38
RGB
78, 77, 56
HSL
57, 16%, 26%
HSB
57, 28%, 31%
CMYK
0, 1, 28, 69
LAB
32, -3, 13
LCH
32, 13, 101
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 105
XYZ
7, 7, 5
LUV
32, 2, 15
HWB
57, 22%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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