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
2A2F43
RGB
42, 47, 67
HSL
228, 23%, 21%
HSB
228, 37%, 26%
CMYK
37, 30, 0, 74
LAB
20, 2, -13
LCH
20, 14, 279
OKLCH
0.31, 0.04, 273
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
20, -3, -14
HWB
228, 16%, 74%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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