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
2D313D
RGB
45, 49, 61
HSL
225, 15%, 21%
HSB
225, 26%, 24%
CMYK
26, 20, 0, 76
LAB
20, 1, -8
LCH
20, 8, 274
OKLCH
0.31, 0.02, 271
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
20, -2, -9
HWB
225, 18%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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