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
2A273D
RGB
42, 39, 61
HSL
248, 22%, 20%
HSB
248, 36%, 24%
CMYK
31, 36, 0, 76
LAB
17, 6, -14
LCH
17, 15, 294
OKLCH
0.29, 0.04, 290
XYZ
3, 2, 5
LUV
17, 0, -14
HWB
248, 15%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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