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
2A454E
RGB
42, 69, 78
HSL
195, 30%, 24%
HSB
195, 46%, 31%
CMYK
46, 12, 0, 69
LAB
27, -9, -9
LCH
27, 12, 226
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 221
XYZ
4, 5, 8
LUV
27, -12, -9
HWB
195, 16%, 69%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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