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
2D493E
RGB
45, 73, 62
HSL
156, 24%, 23%
HSB
156, 38%, 29%
CMYK
38, 0, 15, 71
LAB
29, -13, 3
LCH
29, 14, 167
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 168
XYZ
4, 6, 5
LUV
29, -13, 5
HWB
156, 18%, 71%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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