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
8F949C
RGB
143, 148, 156
HSL
217, 6%, 59%
HSB
217, 8%, 61%
CMYK
8, 5, 0, 39
LAB
61, -1, -5
LCH
61, 5, 262
OKLCH
0.66, 0.01, 260
XYZ
28, 29, 36
LUV
61, -3, -7
HWB
217, 56%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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