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
2B4048
RGB
43, 64, 72
HSL
197, 25%, 23%
HSB
197, 40%, 28%
CMYK
40, 11, 0, 72
LAB
26, -7, -8
LCH
26, 10, 229
OKLCH
0.36, 0.03, 224
XYZ
4, 5, 7
LUV
26, -9, -8
HWB
197, 17%, 72%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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