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
2A4552
RGB
42, 69, 82
HSL
200, 32%, 24%
HSB
200, 49%, 32%
CMYK
49, 16, 0, 68
LAB
28, -8, -11
LCH
28, 14, 236
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 230
XYZ
5, 5, 9
LUV
28, -12, -13
HWB
200, 16%, 68%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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