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
242E3E
RGB
36, 46, 62
HSL
217, 27%, 19%
HSB
217, 42%, 24%
CMYK
42, 26, 0, 76
LAB
19, -1, -12
LCH
19, 12, 266
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 260
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
19, -5, -12
HWB
217, 14%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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