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
8F9294
RGB
143, 146, 148
HSL
204, 2%, 57%
HSB
204, 3%, 58%
CMYK
3, 1, 0, 42
LAB
60, -1, -1
LCH
60, 2, 240
OKLCH
0.66, 0.00, 237
XYZ
27, 29, 32
LUV
60, -2, -2
HWB
204, 56%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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