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
2D4B41
RGB
45, 75, 65
HSL
160, 25%, 24%
HSB
160, 40%, 29%
CMYK
40, 0, 13, 71
LAB
29, -14, 2
LCH
29, 14, 171
OKLCH
0.39, 0.04, 171
XYZ
5, 6, 6
LUV
29, -13, 5
HWB
160, 18%, 71%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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