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
2D3542
RGB
45, 53, 66
HSL
217, 19%, 22%
HSB
217, 32%, 26%
CMYK
32, 20, 0, 74
LAB
22, -1, -9
LCH
22, 9, 265
OKLCH
0.33, 0.03, 260
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
22, -4, -10
HWB
217, 18%, 74%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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