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
2D4640
RGB
45, 70, 64
HSL
166, 22%, 23%
HSB
166, 36%, 27%
CMYK
36, 0, 9, 73
LAB
28, -11, 0
LCH
28, 11, 178
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 178
XYZ
4, 5, 6
LUV
28, -11, 2
HWB
166, 18%, 73%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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