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
2C2D42
RGB
44, 45, 66
HSL
237, 20%, 22%
HSB
237, 33%, 26%
CMYK
33, 32, 0, 74
LAB
19, 4, -13
LCH
19, 14, 286
OKLCH
0.31, 0.04, 282
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
19, -1, -15
HWB
237, 17%, 74%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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