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
2A2637
RGB
42, 38, 55
HSL
254, 18%, 18%
HSB
254, 31%, 22%
CMYK
24, 31, 0, 78
LAB
16, 5, -10
LCH
16, 12, 297
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 295
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
16, 1, -11
HWB
254, 15%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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