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
2E4050
RGB
46, 64, 80
HSL
208, 27%, 25%
HSB
208, 43%, 31%
CMYK
42, 20, 0, 69
LAB
26, -4, -12
LCH
26, 13, 253
OKLCH
0.36, 0.04, 246
XYZ
4, 5, 8
LUV
26, -8, -14
HWB
208, 18%, 69%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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