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
2A313D
RGB
42, 49, 61
HSL
218, 18%, 20%
HSB
218, 31%, 24%
CMYK
31, 20, 0, 76
LAB
20, -1, -9
LCH
20, 9, 266
OKLCH
0.31, 0.02, 261
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
20, -4, -9
HWB
218, 16%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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