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
2E4040
RGB
46, 64, 64
HSL
180, 16%, 22%
HSB
180, 28%, 25%
CMYK
28, 0, 0, 75
LAB
26, -7, -2
LCH
26, 8, 198
OKLCH
0.36, 0.02, 196
XYZ
4, 5, 6
LUV
26, -8, -2
HWB
180, 18%, 75%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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