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
2A3746
RGB
42, 55, 70
HSL
212, 25%, 22%
HSB
212, 40%, 27%
CMYK
40, 21, 0, 73
LAB
22, -2, -11
LCH
22, 11, 259
OKLCH
0.33, 0.03, 252
XYZ
3, 4, 6
LUV
22, -6, -12
HWB
212, 16%, 73%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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