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
2E494C
RGB
46, 73, 76
HSL
186, 25%, 24%
HSB
186, 39%, 30%
CMYK
39, 4, 0, 70
LAB
29, -10, -5
LCH
29, 11, 208
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 205
XYZ
5, 6, 8
LUV
29, -12, -5
HWB
186, 18%, 70%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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