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
8F8289
RGB
143, 130, 137
HSL
328, 5%, 54%
HSB
328, 9%, 56%
CMYK
0, 9, 4, 44
LAB
56, 6, -2
LCH
56, 6, 343
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 344
XYZ
24, 24, 27
LUV
56, 7, -4
HWB
328, 51%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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