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
8F888F
RGB
143, 136, 143
HSL
300, 3%, 55%
HSB
300, 5%, 56%
CMYK
0, 5, 0, 44
LAB
57, 4, -3
LCH
57, 5, 323
OKLCH
0.64, 0.01, 326
XYZ
25, 25, 30
LUV
57, 4, -5
HWB
300, 53%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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