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
2B311F
RGB
43, 49, 31
HSL
80, 23%, 16%
HSB
80, 37%, 19%
CMYK
12, 0, 37, 81
LAB
19, -6, 11
LCH
19, 12, 118
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 123
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
19, -2, 10
HWB
80, 12%, 81%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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