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
2A3545
RGB
42, 53, 69
HSL
216, 24%, 22%
HSB
216, 39%, 27%
CMYK
39, 23, 0, 73
LAB
22, -1, -12
LCH
22, 12, 264
OKLCH
0.33, 0.03, 258
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
22, -5, -13
HWB
216, 16%, 73%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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