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
4E4D41
RGB
78, 77, 65
HSL
55, 9%, 28%
HSB
55, 17%, 31%
CMYK
0, 1, 17, 69
LAB
33, -1, 7
LCH
33, 7, 101
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 103
XYZ
7, 7, 6
LUV
33, 1, 9
HWB
55, 25%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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