Pebble
Also known as: Knock on Wood, Union Springs, Orestes, Grey Olive
A muted yellow with a cheerful and optimistic character, Pebble works beautifully for highlights and warnings and cheerful branding. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Pebble maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (7.24:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Pebble color codes
- HEX
- #9D9880
- RGB
- rgb(157, 152, 128)
- RGBA
- rgba(157, 152, 128, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(50, 13%, 56%)
- HSV
- hsv(50, 18%, 62%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 3%, 18%, 38%)
- LAB
- lab(62.8 -1.2 13.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(67.7% 0.035 97.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkgray#A9A9A9 · ΔE 11.8
- RAL 7034 — Yellow grey#939176 · ΔE 3.2 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Pebble works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Pebble
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Pebble by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.90:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.24:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Pebble background: #000000
Palettes featuring Pebble
Pebble with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pebble
Pebble triad
Similar colors
- Nomad#A19986 · ΔE 2.9
- Lemongrass#999A86 · ΔE 3.1
- Mohalla#A79B7E · ΔE 3.6
- Fennelly#9A9E80 · ΔE 4.9
- Wilderness#8F886C · ΔE 5.6
- Lost Space#969389 · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pebble is closest to Silverfish.
Pebble FAQs
What color is Pebble?
Pebble is a medium yellow with the hex code #9D9880. In HSL terms it has a hue of 50°, 13% saturation, and 56% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pebble?
The hex code for Pebble is #9D9880. In RGB it's rgb(157, 152, 128), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 3%, 18%, 38%).
What colors go well with Pebble?
Pebble pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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