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
2D333D
RGB
45, 51, 61
HSL
218, 15%, 21%
HSB
218, 26%, 24%
CMYK
26, 16, 0, 76
LAB
21, -1, -7
LCH
21, 7, 265
OKLCH
0.32, 0.02, 261
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
21, -3, -8
HWB
218, 18%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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