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
2A2B40
RGB
42, 43, 64
HSL
237, 21%, 21%
HSB
237, 34%, 25%
CMYK
34, 33, 0, 75
LAB
18, 4, -14
LCH
18, 14, 286
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 282
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
18, -1, -14
HWB
237, 16%, 75%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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