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
2D423D
RGB
45, 66, 61
HSL
166, 19%, 22%
HSB
166, 32%, 26%
CMYK
32, 0, 8, 74
LAB
26, -10, 0
LCH
26, 10, 179
OKLCH
0.36, 0.03, 178
XYZ
4, 5, 5
LUV
26, -9, 2
HWB
166, 18%, 74%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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