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
8F8577
RGB
143, 133, 119
HSL
35, 10%, 51%
HSB
35, 17%, 56%
CMYK
0, 7, 17, 44
LAB
56, 2, 9
LCH
56, 9, 77
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 76
XYZ
23, 24, 21
LUV
56, 7, 12
HWB
35, 47%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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