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
2F2331
RGB
47, 35, 49
HSL
291, 17%, 16%
HSB
291, 29%, 19%
CMYK
4, 29, 0, 81
LAB
16, 8, -7
LCH
16, 11, 320
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 322
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, 5, -7
HWB
291, 14%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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