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
8FA8A7
RGB
143, 168, 167
HSL
178, 13%, 61%
HSB
178, 15%, 66%
CMYK
15, 0, 1, 34
LAB
67, -9, -3
LCH
67, 9, 196
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 194
XYZ
32, 37, 42
LUV
67, -13, -2
HWB
178, 56%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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