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
2E404E
RGB
46, 64, 78
HSL
206, 26%, 24%
HSB
206, 41%, 31%
CMYK
41, 18, 0, 69
LAB
26, -4, -11
LCH
26, 12, 249
OKLCH
0.36, 0.03, 242
XYZ
4, 5, 8
LUV
26, -8, -12
HWB
206, 18%, 69%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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