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
8FA1AC
RGB
143, 161, 172
HSL
203, 15%, 62%
HSB
203, 17%, 67%
CMYK
17, 6, 0, 33
LAB
65, -5, -8
LCH
65, 9, 239
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 235
XYZ
32, 34, 44
LUV
65, -10, -11
HWB
203, 56%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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