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
242F42
RGB
36, 47, 66
HSL
218, 29%, 20%
HSB
218, 45%, 26%
CMYK
45, 29, 0, 74
LAB
19, 0, -14
LCH
19, 14, 269
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 261
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
19, -5, -14
HWB
218, 14%, 74%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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