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
4E4D3E
RGB
78, 77, 62
HSL
56, 11%, 27%
HSB
56, 21%, 31%
CMYK
0, 1, 21, 69
LAB
32, -2, 9
LCH
32, 9, 101
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 104
XYZ
7, 7, 6
LUV
32, 1, 11
HWB
56, 24%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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