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
2A424B
RGB
42, 66, 75
HSL
196, 28%, 23%
HSB
196, 44%, 29%
CMYK
44, 12, 0, 71
LAB
26, -8, -9
LCH
26, 11, 229
OKLCH
0.36, 0.03, 224
XYZ
4, 5, 7
LUV
26, -10, -9
HWB
196, 16%, 71%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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