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
2A4850
RGB
42, 72, 80
HSL
193, 31%, 24%
HSB
193, 48%, 31%
CMYK
48, 10, 0, 69
LAB
29, -10, -9
LCH
29, 13, 221
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 217
XYZ
5, 6, 8
LUV
29, -13, -9
HWB
193, 16%, 69%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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