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
8F8A78
RGB
143, 138, 120
HSL
47, 9%, 52%
HSB
47, 16%, 56%
CMYK
0, 3, 16, 44
LAB
58, 0, 10
LCH
58, 10, 93
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 94
XYZ
24, 25, 21
LUV
58, 4, 14
HWB
47, 47%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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