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
2E4441
RGB
46, 68, 65
HSL
172, 19%, 22%
HSB
172, 32%, 27%
CMYK
32, 0, 4, 73
LAB
27, -10, -1
LCH
27, 10, 187
OKLCH
0.37, 0.03, 186
XYZ
4, 5, 6
LUV
27, -10, 0
HWB
172, 18%, 73%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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