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
4E4F40
RGB
78, 79, 64
HSL
64, 10%, 28%
HSB
64, 19%, 31%
CMYK
1, 0, 19, 69
LAB
33, -3, 9
LCH
33, 9, 107
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 111
XYZ
7, 8, 6
LUV
33, 0, 11
HWB
64, 25%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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