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
2E4940
RGB
46, 73, 64
HSL
160, 23%, 23%
HSB
160, 37%, 29%
CMYK
37, 0, 12, 71
LAB
29, -12, 2
LCH
29, 13, 171
OKLCH
0.38, 0.04, 171
XYZ
4, 6, 6
LUV
29, -12, 4
HWB
160, 18%, 71%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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