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
2E424A
RGB
46, 66, 74
HSL
197, 23%, 24%
HSB
197, 38%, 29%
CMYK
38, 11, 0, 71
LAB
27, -6, -8
LCH
27, 10, 230
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 225
XYZ
4, 5, 7
LUV
27, -9, -8
HWB
197, 18%, 71%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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