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
2D424E
RGB
45, 66, 78
HSL
202, 27%, 24%
HSB
202, 42%, 31%
CMYK
42, 15, 0, 69
LAB
27, -6, -10
LCH
27, 12, 240
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 234
XYZ
4, 5, 8
LUV
27, -9, -11
HWB
202, 18%, 69%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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