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
2A2C3D
RGB
42, 44, 61
HSL
234, 18%, 20%
HSB
234, 31%, 24%
CMYK
31, 28, 0, 76
LAB
18, 3, -11
LCH
18, 11, 283
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 279
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
18, -2, -12
HWB
234, 16%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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