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
8F8384
RGB
143, 131, 132
HSL
355, 5%, 54%
HSB
355, 8%, 56%
CMYK
0, 8, 8, 44
LAB
56, 5, 1
LCH
56, 5, 14
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 12
XYZ
24, 24, 25
LUV
56, 7, 1
HWB
355, 51%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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