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
4E6A61
RGB
78, 106, 97
HSL
161, 15%, 36%
HSB
161, 26%, 42%
CMYK
26, 0, 8, 58
LAB
42, -12, 2
LCH
42, 12, 173
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 173
XYZ
10, 13, 13
LUV
42, -14, 4
HWB
161, 31%, 58%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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