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
2B3835
RGB
43, 56, 53
HSL
166, 13%, 19%
HSB
166, 23%, 22%
CMYK
23, 0, 5, 78
LAB
22, -6, 0
LCH
22, 6, 180
OKLCH
0.33, 0.02, 179
XYZ
3, 4, 4
LUV
22, -6, 1
HWB
166, 17%, 78%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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