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
2B4940
RGB
43, 73, 64
HSL
162, 26%, 23%
HSB
162, 41%, 29%
CMYK
41, 0, 12, 71
LAB
28, -14, 2
LCH
28, 14, 173
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 173
XYZ
4, 6, 6
LUV
28, -13, 4
HWB
162, 17%, 71%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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