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
8F99AD
RGB
143, 153, 173
HSL
220, 15%, 62%
HSB
220, 17%, 68%
CMYK
17, 12, 0, 32
LAB
63, 0, -12
LCH
63, 12, 268
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 264
XYZ
30, 32, 44
LUV
63, -6, -17
HWB
220, 56%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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