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
2D2D40
RGB
45, 45, 64
HSL
240, 17%, 21%
HSB
240, 30%, 25%
CMYK
30, 30, 0, 75
LAB
19, 4, -12
LCH
19, 13, 288
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 284
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
19, -1, -13
HWB
240, 18%, 75%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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