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
2F272A
RGB
47, 39, 42
HSL
338, 9%, 17%
HSB
338, 17%, 18%
CMYK
0, 17, 11, 82
LAB
17, 4, -1
LCH
17, 4, 353
OKLCH
0.28, 0.01, 353
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, 4, -1
HWB
338, 15%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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