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
2A4849
RGB
42, 72, 73
HSL
182, 27%, 23%
HSB
182, 42%, 29%
CMYK
42, 1, 0, 71
LAB
28, -11, -4
LCH
28, 12, 201
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 198
XYZ
4, 6, 7
LUV
28, -13, -4
HWB
182, 16%, 71%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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