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
2A3740
RGB
42, 55, 64
HSL
205, 21%, 21%
HSB
205, 34%, 25%
CMYK
34, 14, 0, 75
LAB
22, -4, -7
LCH
22, 8, 244
OKLCH
0.33, 0.02, 239
XYZ
3, 4, 5
LUV
22, -6, -8
HWB
205, 16%, 75%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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