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
8F9997
RGB
143, 153, 151
HSL
168, 5%, 58%
HSB
168, 7%, 60%
CMYK
7, 0, 1, 40
LAB
62, -4, 0
LCH
62, 4, 184
OKLCH
0.67, 0.01, 183
XYZ
28, 31, 34
LUV
62, -5, 0
HWB
168, 56%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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