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
2F2D1C
RGB
47, 45, 28
HSL
54, 25%, 15%
HSB
54, 40%, 18%
CMYK
0, 4, 40, 82
LAB
18, -2, 11
LCH
18, 11, 98
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 102
XYZ
2, 3, 1
LUV
18, 2, 10
HWB
54, 11%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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