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
2A3748
RGB
42, 55, 72
HSL
214, 26%, 22%
HSB
214, 42%, 28%
CMYK
42, 24, 0, 72
LAB
22, -2, -12
LCH
22, 13, 262
OKLCH
0.33, 0.03, 255
XYZ
3, 4, 7
LUV
22, -6, -14
HWB
214, 16%, 72%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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