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
2D4E4A
RGB
45, 78, 74
HSL
173, 27%, 24%
HSB
173, 42%, 31%
CMYK
42, 0, 5, 69
LAB
31, -13, -2
LCH
31, 14, 187
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 186
XYZ
5, 7, 7
LUV
31, -14, 0
HWB
173, 18%, 69%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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