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
8F8CA7
RGB
143, 140, 167
HSL
247, 13%, 60%
HSB
247, 16%, 65%
CMYK
14, 16, 0, 35
LAB
59, 5, -14
LCH
59, 15, 291
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 290
XYZ
28, 27, 40
LUV
59, 0, -21
HWB
247, 55%, 35%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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