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
2F4849
RGB
47, 72, 73
HSL
182, 22%, 24%
HSB
182, 36%, 29%
CMYK
36, 1, 0, 71
LAB
29, -10, -4
LCH
29, 10, 202
OKLCH
0.38, 0.03, 199
XYZ
5, 6, 7
LUV
29, -11, -3
HWB
182, 18%, 71%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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