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
8F8985
RGB
143, 137, 133
HSL
24, 4%, 54%
HSB
24, 7%, 56%
CMYK
0, 4, 7, 44
LAB
58, 2, 3
LCH
58, 3, 60
OKLCH
0.63, 0.01, 56
XYZ
25, 25, 26
LUV
58, 4, 4
HWB
24, 52%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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