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
8F8A92
RGB
143, 138, 146
HSL
278, 4%, 56%
HSB
278, 5%, 57%
CMYK
2, 5, 0, 43
LAB
58, 3, -4
LCH
58, 5, 311
OKLCH
0.64, 0.01, 313
XYZ
26, 26, 31
LUV
58, 2, -6
HWB
278, 54%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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