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
8F8E81
RGB
143, 142, 129
HSL
56, 6%, 53%
HSB
56, 10%, 56%
CMYK
0, 1, 10, 44
LAB
59, -1, 7
LCH
59, 7, 101
OKLCH
0.64, 0.02, 103
XYZ
25, 27, 25
LUV
59, 1, 10
HWB
56, 51%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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