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
2C4E51
RGB
44, 78, 81
HSL
185, 30%, 25%
HSB
185, 46%, 32%
CMYK
46, 4, 0, 68
LAB
31, -12, -6
LCH
31, 14, 206
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 203
XYZ
5, 7, 9
LUV
31, -15, -6
HWB
185, 17%, 68%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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