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
2A2C41
RGB
42, 44, 65
HSL
235, 21%, 21%
HSB
235, 35%, 25%
CMYK
35, 32, 0, 75
LAB
19, 4, -14
LCH
19, 14, 285
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 280
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
19, -2, -15
HWB
235, 16%, 75%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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