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
2A443E
RGB
42, 68, 62
HSL
166, 24%, 22%
HSB
166, 38%, 27%
CMYK
38, 0, 9, 73
LAB
27, -12, 0
LCH
27, 12, 178
OKLCH
0.36, 0.03, 178
XYZ
4, 5, 5
LUV
27, -11, 2
HWB
166, 16%, 73%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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