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
8FA2AA
RGB
143, 162, 170
HSL
198, 14%, 61%
HSB
198, 16%, 67%
CMYK
16, 5, 0, 33
LAB
65, -6, -7
LCH
65, 9, 229
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 225
XYZ
32, 35, 43
LUV
65, -10, -9
HWB
198, 56%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.