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
2D4852
RGB
45, 72, 82
HSL
196, 29%, 25%
HSB
196, 45%, 32%
CMYK
45, 12, 0, 68
LAB
29, -8, -9
LCH
29, 13, 228
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 223
XYZ
5, 6, 9
LUV
29, -12, -10
HWB
196, 18%, 68%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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