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
8F999E
RGB
143, 153, 158
HSL
200, 7%, 59%
HSB
200, 9%, 62%
CMYK
9, 3, 0, 38
LAB
63, -3, -4
LCH
63, 5, 233
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 229
XYZ
29, 31, 37
LUV
63, -6, -5
HWB
200, 56%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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