Pedigrey
Also known as: Antique Silver, More Than a Week, Bygone, Letter Grey
Part of the gray family, Pedigrey pairs a medium base with a neutral and understated presence — ideal for neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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, 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: 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Pedigrey
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.27:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 6.42:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Pedigrey background: #000000
Palettes featuring Pedigrey
Pedigrey with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pedigrey
Pedigrey triad
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.
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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