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
4E5D49
RGB
78, 93, 73
HSL
105, 12%, 33%
HSB
105, 22%, 36%
CMYK
16, 0, 22, 64
LAB
38, -9, 10
LCH
38, 13, 134
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 138
XYZ
8, 10, 8
LUV
38, -7, 13
HWB
105, 29%, 64%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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