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
2B443C
RGB
43, 68, 60
HSL
161, 23%, 22%
HSB
161, 37%, 27%
CMYK
37, 0, 12, 73
LAB
27, -12, 2
LCH
27, 12, 172
OKLCH
0.36, 0.03, 172
XYZ
4, 5, 5
LUV
27, -11, 3
HWB
161, 17%, 73%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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