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
2C3840
RGB
44, 56, 64
HSL
204, 19%, 21%
HSB
204, 31%, 25%
CMYK
31, 13, 0, 75
LAB
23, -3, -7
LCH
23, 8, 243
OKLCH
0.33, 0.02, 237
XYZ
3, 4, 5
LUV
23, -6, -7
HWB
204, 17%, 75%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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