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
8F8178
RGB
143, 129, 120
HSL
23, 9%, 52%
HSB
23, 16%, 56%
CMYK
0, 10, 16, 44
LAB
55, 4, 7
LCH
55, 8, 58
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 55
XYZ
23, 23, 21
LUV
55, 9, 9
HWB
23, 47%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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