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
2B4039
RGB
43, 64, 57
HSL
160, 20%, 21%
HSB
160, 33%, 25%
CMYK
33, 0, 11, 75
LAB
25, -10, 1
LCH
25, 10, 172
OKLCH
0.35, 0.03, 172
XYZ
4, 4, 5
LUV
25, -9, 3
HWB
160, 17%, 75%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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