Pedigrey
Also known as: Antique Silver , More Than a Week , Bygone , Letter Grey
Pedigrey is a medium, muted gray that reads as quiet and sophisticated. It earns its place in minimal interfaces and architecture. For contrast, pair it with a gray from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (6.42:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Pedigrey color codes
- HEX
- #8F8E8C
- RGB
- rgb(143, 142, 140)
- RGBA
- rgba(143, 142, 140, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(40, 1%, 55%)
- HSV
- hsv(40, 2%, 56%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 1%, 2%, 44%)
- LAB
- lab(59.1 0.1 1.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(64.7% 0.003 84.6)
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
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: gray #808080 · ΔE 5.2
- RAL 9007: Grey aluminium #8F8F8C · ΔE 0.9 · 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 Pedigrey 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: Craft and heritage material: coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- 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 Pedigrey
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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 Pedigrey 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 3.27:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.42:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Pedigrey background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Pedigrey
Pedigrey with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pedigrey
Pedigrey triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Tin #919191 · ΔE 1.5
- Jumbo #878785 · ΔE 2.6
- Flint Rock #989493 · ΔE 2.9
- Grey Area #8F9394 · ΔE 3.1
- Petrified #8B8680 · ΔE 3.7
- Gryphon #838585 · ΔE 3.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pedigrey is closest to Tin .
FAQ
Pedigrey FAQs
What color is Pedigrey?
Pedigrey is a medium gray with the hex code #8F8E8C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 40°, 1% saturation, and 55% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pedigrey?
The hex code for Pedigrey is #8F8E8C. In RGB it's rgb(143, 142, 140), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 1%, 2%, 44%).
What colors go well with Pedigrey?
Pedigrey pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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