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
8F97A6
RGB
143, 151, 166
HSL
219, 11%, 61%
HSB
219, 14%, 65%
CMYK
14, 9, 0, 35
LAB
62, -1, -9
LCH
62, 9, 266
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 263
XYZ
29, 31, 40
LUV
62, -5, -13
HWB
219, 56%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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