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
2B393B
RGB
43, 57, 59
HSL
188, 16%, 20%
HSB
188, 27%, 23%
CMYK
27, 3, 0, 77
LAB
23, -6, -3
LCH
23, 6, 210
OKLCH
0.33, 0.02, 207
XYZ
3, 4, 5
LUV
23, -6, -3
HWB
188, 17%, 77%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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