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
2D4740
RGB
45, 71, 64
HSL
164, 22%, 23%
HSB
164, 37%, 28%
CMYK
37, 0, 10, 72
LAB
28, -12, 1
LCH
28, 12, 176
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 176
XYZ
4, 5, 6
LUV
28, -12, 3
HWB
164, 18%, 72%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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