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
8F8982
RGB
143, 137, 130
HSL
32, 5%, 54%
HSB
32, 9%, 56%
CMYK
0, 4, 9, 44
LAB
57, 1, 5
LCH
57, 5, 74
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 72
XYZ
24, 25, 25
LUV
57, 4, 6
HWB
32, 51%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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