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
2A3A39
RGB
42, 58, 57
HSL
176, 16%, 20%
HSB
176, 28%, 23%
CMYK
28, 0, 2, 77
LAB
23, -7, -2
LCH
23, 7, 193
OKLCH
0.33, 0.02, 191
XYZ
3, 4, 4
LUV
23, -7, -1
HWB
176, 16%, 77%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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