Pebble
Also known as: Knock on Wood , Union Springs , Orestes , Grey Olive
Expect bright and alert associations from Pebble, a medium yellow suited to cheerful branding and kids' apps. 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Pebble
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 2.90:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.24:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Pebble background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Pebble
Pebble with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pebble
Pebble triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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