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
4E4E3D
RGB
78, 78, 61
HSL
60, 12%, 27%
HSB
60, 22%, 31%
CMYK
0, 0, 22, 69
LAB
33, -2, 10
LCH
33, 10, 104
OKLCH
0.42, 0.03, 108
XYZ
7, 7, 5
LUV
33, 1, 12
HWB
60, 24%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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