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
2A4B48
RGB
42, 75, 72
HSL
175, 28%, 23%
HSB
175, 44%, 29%
CMYK
44, 0, 4, 71
LAB
29, -13, -2
LCH
29, 13, 190
OKLCH
0.39, 0.04, 188
XYZ
5, 6, 7
LUV
29, -14, -1
HWB
175, 16%, 71%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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