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
2E4950
RGB
46, 73, 80
HSL
192, 27%, 25%
HSB
192, 43%, 31%
CMYK
42, 9, 0, 69
LAB
29, -9, -8
LCH
29, 12, 220
OKLCH
0.39, 0.03, 216
XYZ
5, 6, 8
LUV
29, -12, -8
HWB
192, 18%, 69%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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