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
2A484D
RGB
42, 72, 77
HSL
189, 29%, 23%
HSB
189, 45%, 30%
CMYK
45, 6, 0, 70
LAB
28, -11, -7
LCH
28, 12, 213
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 209
XYZ
5, 6, 8
LUV
28, -13, -7
HWB
189, 16%, 70%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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