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
4E5039
RGB
78, 80, 57
HSL
65, 17%, 27%
HSB
65, 29%, 31%
CMYK
2, 0, 29, 69
LAB
33, -4, 13
LCH
33, 14, 107
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 112
XYZ
7, 8, 5
LUV
33, 0, 16
HWB
65, 22%, 69%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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