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
2A4351
RGB
42, 67, 81
HSL
202, 32%, 24%
HSB
202, 48%, 32%
CMYK
48, 17, 0, 68
LAB
27, -7, -12
LCH
27, 13, 240
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 234
XYZ
4, 5, 9
LUV
27, -11, -13
HWB
202, 16%, 68%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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