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
8F8395
RGB
143, 131, 149
HSL
280, 8%, 55%
HSB
280, 12%, 58%
CMYK
4, 12, 0, 42
LAB
56, 7, -8
LCH
56, 11, 313
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 315
XYZ
25, 24, 32
LUV
56, 6, -13
HWB
280, 51%, 42%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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