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
2E4B44
RGB
46, 75, 68
HSL
166, 24%, 24%
HSB
166, 39%, 29%
CMYK
39, 0, 9, 71
LAB
29, -13, 1
LCH
29, 13, 178
OKLCH
0.39, 0.04, 177
XYZ
5, 6, 6
LUV
29, -13, 2
HWB
166, 18%, 71%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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