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
2E4650
RGB
46, 70, 80
HSL
198, 27%, 25%
HSB
198, 43%, 31%
CMYK
42, 12, 0, 69
LAB
28, -7, -9
LCH
28, 12, 231
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 226
XYZ
5, 6, 8
LUV
28, -11, -10
HWB
198, 18%, 69%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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