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
8F8784
RGB
143, 135, 132
HSL
16, 5%, 54%
HSB
16, 8%, 56%
CMYK
0, 6, 8, 44
LAB
57, 3, 3
LCH
57, 4, 46
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 42
XYZ
24, 25, 25
LUV
57, 5, 3
HWB
16, 52%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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