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
8F9395
RGB
143, 147, 149
HSL
200, 3%, 57%
HSB
200, 4%, 58%
CMYK
4, 1, 0, 42
LAB
61, -1, -2
LCH
61, 2, 233
OKLCH
0.66, 0.01, 229
XYZ
27, 29, 33
LUV
61, -2, -2
HWB
200, 56%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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