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
8F8A9E
RGB
143, 138, 158
HSL
255, 9%, 58%
HSB
255, 13%, 62%
CMYK
9, 13, 0, 38
LAB
58, 5, -10
LCH
58, 11, 296
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 297
XYZ
27, 26, 36
LUV
58, 2, -15
HWB
255, 54%, 38%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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