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
2A434D
RGB
42, 67, 77
HSL
197, 29%, 23%
HSB
197, 45%, 30%
CMYK
45, 13, 0, 70
LAB
27, -8, -9
LCH
27, 12, 230
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 225
XYZ
4, 5, 8
LUV
27, -11, -10
HWB
197, 16%, 70%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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