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
2A4045
RGB
42, 64, 69
HSL
191, 24%, 22%
HSB
191, 39%, 27%
CMYK
39, 7, 0, 73
LAB
25, -8, -6
LCH
25, 10, 217
OKLCH
0.36, 0.03, 213
XYZ
4, 5, 6
LUV
25, -10, -6
HWB
191, 16%, 73%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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