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
2D383E
RGB
45, 56, 62
HSL
201, 16%, 21%
HSB
201, 27%, 24%
CMYK
27, 10, 0, 76
LAB
23, -4, -5
LCH
23, 6, 237
OKLCH
0.33, 0.02, 232
XYZ
3, 4, 5
LUV
23, -5, -5
HWB
201, 18%, 76%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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