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
8F9D9D
RGB
143, 157, 157
HSL
180, 7%, 59%
HSB
180, 9%, 62%
CMYK
9, 0, 0, 38
LAB
64, -5, -2
LCH
64, 5, 199
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 197
XYZ
29, 32, 37
LUV
64, -8, -2
HWB
180, 56%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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