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
2B4550
RGB
43, 69, 80
HSL
198, 30%, 24%
HSB
198, 46%, 31%
CMYK
46, 14, 0, 69
LAB
28, -8, -10
LCH
28, 13, 232
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 227
XYZ
5, 5, 8
LUV
28, -11, -11
HWB
198, 17%, 69%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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