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
8F8EA2
RGB
143, 142, 162
HSL
243, 10%, 60%
HSB
243, 12%, 64%
CMYK
12, 12, 0, 36
LAB
60, 3, -10
LCH
60, 11, 288
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 288
XYZ
28, 28, 38
LUV
60, -1, -16
HWB
243, 56%, 36%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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