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
8F857F
RGB
143, 133, 127
HSL
23, 7%, 53%
HSB
23, 11%, 56%
CMYK
0, 7, 11, 44
LAB
56, 3, 5
LCH
56, 6, 57
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 53
XYZ
24, 24, 23
LUV
56, 6, 6
HWB
23, 50%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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