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
2E3548
RGB
46, 53, 72
HSL
224, 22%, 23%
HSB
224, 36%, 28%
CMYK
36, 26, 0, 72
LAB
22, 1, -13
LCH
22, 13, 274
OKLCH
0.33, 0.04, 269
XYZ
4, 4, 7
LUV
22, -4, -14
HWB
224, 18%, 72%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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