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
2A424D
RGB
42, 66, 77
HSL
199, 29%, 23%
HSB
199, 45%, 30%
CMYK
45, 14, 0, 70
LAB
26, -7, -10
LCH
26, 12, 234
OKLCH
0.36, 0.04, 228
XYZ
4, 5, 8
LUV
26, -10, -11
HWB
199, 16%, 70%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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