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
2A283D
RGB
42, 40, 61
HSL
246, 21%, 20%
HSB
246, 34%, 24%
CMYK
31, 34, 0, 76
LAB
17, 5, -13
LCH
17, 14, 292
OKLCH
0.29, 0.04, 288
XYZ
3, 2, 5
LUV
17, 0, -14
HWB
246, 16%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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