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
8F716F
RGB
143, 113, 111
HSL
4, 13%, 50%
HSB
4, 22%, 56%
CMYK
0, 21, 22, 44
LAB
51, 12, 6
LCH
51, 13, 26
OKLCH
0.58, 0.04, 23
XYZ
20, 19, 18
LUV
51, 19, 6
HWB
4, 44%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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