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
2D3042
RGB
45, 48, 66
HSL
231, 19%, 22%
HSB
231, 32%, 26%
CMYK
32, 27, 0, 74
LAB
20, 2, -12
LCH
20, 12, 281
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 277
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
20, -2, -13
HWB
231, 18%, 74%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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