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
2A323E
RGB
42, 50, 62
HSL
216, 19%, 20%
HSB
216, 32%, 24%
CMYK
32, 19, 0, 76
LAB
20, -1, -9
LCH
20, 9, 264
OKLCH
0.31, 0.02, 258
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
20, -4, -9
HWB
216, 16%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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