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
2D4A4E
RGB
45, 74, 78
HSL
187, 27%, 24%
HSB
187, 42%, 31%
CMYK
42, 5, 0, 69
LAB
29, -10, -6
LCH
29, 12, 210
OKLCH
0.39, 0.04, 207
XYZ
5, 6, 8
LUV
29, -13, -6
HWB
187, 18%, 69%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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