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
2D393A
RGB
45, 57, 58
HSL
185, 13%, 20%
HSB
185, 22%, 23%
CMYK
22, 2, 0, 77
LAB
23, -5, -2
LCH
23, 5, 206
OKLCH
0.33, 0.02, 203
XYZ
3, 4, 5
LUV
23, -6, -2
HWB
185, 18%, 77%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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