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
8F9E99
RGB
143, 158, 153
HSL
160, 7%, 59%
HSB
160, 9%, 62%
CMYK
9, 0, 3, 38
LAB
64, -6, 1
LCH
64, 6, 174
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 174
XYZ
29, 33, 35
LUV
64, -8, 2
HWB
160, 56%, 38%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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