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
2E4249
RGB
46, 66, 73
HSL
196, 23%, 23%
HSB
196, 37%, 29%
CMYK
37, 10, 0, 71
LAB
26, -7, -7
LCH
26, 10, 226
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 222
XYZ
4, 5, 7
LUV
26, -9, -7
HWB
196, 18%, 71%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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