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
2E3440
RGB
46, 52, 64
HSL
220, 16%, 22%
HSB
220, 28%, 25%
CMYK
28, 19, 0, 75
LAB
22, 0, -8
LCH
22, 8, 269
OKLCH
0.32, 0.02, 264
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
22, -3, -9
HWB
220, 18%, 75%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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