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
2A4243
RGB
42, 66, 67
HSL
182, 23%, 21%
HSB
182, 37%, 26%
CMYK
37, 1, 0, 74
LAB
26, -9, -4
LCH
26, 10, 202
OKLCH
0.36, 0.03, 199
XYZ
4, 5, 6
LUV
26, -11, -3
HWB
182, 16%, 74%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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