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
8F9197
RGB
143, 145, 151
HSL
225, 4%, 58%
HSB
225, 5%, 59%
CMYK
5, 4, 0, 41
LAB
60, 0, -3
LCH
60, 3, 272
OKLCH
0.66, 0.01, 271
XYZ
27, 28, 33
LUV
60, -1, -5
HWB
225, 56%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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