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
2C4945
RGB
44, 73, 69
HSL
172, 25%, 23%
HSB
172, 40%, 29%
CMYK
40, 0, 5, 71
LAB
29, -12, -1
LCH
29, 12, 186
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 185
XYZ
4, 6, 6
LUV
29, -13, 0
HWB
172, 17%, 71%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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