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
8F8281
RGB
143, 130, 129
HSL
4, 6%, 53%
HSB
4, 10%, 56%
CMYK
0, 9, 10, 44
LAB
56, 5, 2
LCH
56, 6, 26
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 23
XYZ
23, 23, 24
LUV
56, 8, 2
HWB
4, 51%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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