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
2B263A
RGB
43, 38, 58
HSL
255, 21%, 19%
HSB
255, 34%, 23%
CMYK
26, 34, 0, 77
LAB
16, 6, -12
LCH
16, 14, 298
OKLCH
0.28, 0.04, 295
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
16, 1, -12
HWB
255, 15%, 77%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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