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
2A3439
RGB
42, 52, 57
HSL
200, 15%, 19%
HSB
200, 26%, 22%
CMYK
26, 9, 0, 78
LAB
21, -3, -5
LCH
21, 6, 234
OKLCH
0.32, 0.02, 230
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
21, -5, -4
HWB
200, 16%, 78%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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