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
2C454E
RGB
44, 69, 78
HSL
196, 28%, 24%
HSB
196, 44%, 31%
CMYK
44, 12, 0, 69
LAB
28, -8, -9
LCH
28, 12, 228
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 223
XYZ
5, 5, 8
LUV
28, -11, -9
HWB
196, 17%, 69%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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