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
4E4E42
RGB
78, 78, 66
HSL
60, 8%, 28%
HSB
60, 15%, 31%
CMYK
0, 0, 15, 69
LAB
33, -2, 7
LCH
33, 7, 104
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 107
XYZ
7, 7, 6
LUV
33, 1, 9
HWB
60, 26%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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