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
2A2B3A
RGB
42, 43, 58
HSL
236, 16%, 20%
HSB
236, 28%, 23%
CMYK
28, 26, 0, 77
LAB
18, 3, -10
LCH
18, 10, 285
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 282
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
18, -1, -10
HWB
236, 16%, 77%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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