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
2A2D37
RGB
42, 45, 55
HSL
226, 13%, 19%
HSB
226, 24%, 22%
CMYK
24, 18, 0, 78
LAB
18, 1, -7
LCH
18, 7, 275
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 272
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
18, -2, -7
HWB
226, 16%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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