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
4E523E
RGB
78, 82, 62
HSL
72, 14%, 28%
HSB
72, 24%, 32%
CMYK
5, 0, 24, 68
LAB
34, -5, 11
LCH
34, 12, 112
OKLCH
0.43, 0.03, 117
XYZ
7, 8, 6
LUV
34, -1, 14
HWB
72, 24%, 68%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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