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
8F8779
RGB
143, 135, 121
HSL
38, 9%, 52%
HSB
38, 15%, 56%
CMYK
0, 6, 15, 44
LAB
57, 1, 9
LCH
57, 9, 82
OKLCH
0.63, 0.02, 82
XYZ
23, 25, 22
LUV
57, 6, 12
HWB
38, 47%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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