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
2A2D3D
RGB
42, 45, 61
HSL
231, 18%, 20%
HSB
231, 31%, 24%
CMYK
31, 26, 0, 76
LAB
19, 2, -11
LCH
19, 11, 281
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 276
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
19, -2, -11
HWB
231, 16%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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