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
8F959E
RGB
143, 149, 158
HSL
216, 7%, 59%
HSB
216, 9%, 62%
CMYK
9, 6, 0, 38
LAB
61, -1, -6
LCH
61, 6, 261
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 258
XYZ
28, 30, 37
LUV
61, -4, -8
HWB
216, 56%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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