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
8F8F82
RGB
143, 143, 130
HSL
60, 5%, 54%
HSB
60, 9%, 56%
CMYK
0, 0, 9, 44
LAB
59, -2, 7
LCH
59, 7, 105
OKLCH
0.65, 0.02, 107
XYZ
25, 27, 25
LUV
59, 1, 10
HWB
60, 51%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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