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
8F8E95
RGB
143, 142, 149
HSL
249, 3%, 57%
HSB
249, 5%, 58%
CMYK
4, 5, 0, 42
LAB
59, 1, -4
LCH
59, 4, 292
OKLCH
0.65, 0.01, 293
XYZ
26, 27, 32
LUV
59, 0, -5
HWB
249, 56%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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