Petrified
Also known as: Mountain Smoke, So Sublime, Gunmetal Beige, Dovetail
Petrified is what happens when gray turns medium and muted. The effect is balanced and versatile, made for neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. Match it with gray accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.82:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Petrified color codes
- HEX
- #8B8680
- RGB
- rgb(139, 134, 128)
- RGBA
- rgba(139, 134, 128, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(33, 5%, 52%)
- HSV
- hsv(33, 8%, 55%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 4%, 8%, 45%)
- LAB
- lab(56.2 1.1 3.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(62.3% 0.011 72.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: gray#808080 · ΔE 4.5
- RAL 7048 — Pearl mouse grey#888175 · ΔE 3.4 · 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 Petrified 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 Petrified
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Petrified 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 3.61:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.82:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Petrified background: #000000
Palettes featuring Petrified
Petrified with its complement
Soft neighbors of Petrified
Petrified triad
Similar colors
- Concord#827F79 · ΔE 3.0
- Jumbo#878785 · ΔE 3.0
- Pedigrey#8F8E8C · ΔE 3.7
- Mule#827B77 · ΔE 4.3
- Gryphon#838585 · ΔE 4.4
- Grey#808080 · ΔE 4.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Petrified is closest to Monument.
Petrified FAQs
What color is Petrified?
Petrified is a medium gray with the hex code #8B8680. In HSL terms it has a hue of 33°, 5% saturation, and 52% lightness.
What is the hex code for Petrified?
The hex code for Petrified is #8B8680. In RGB it's rgb(139, 134, 128), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 4%, 8%, 45%).
What colors go well with Petrified?
Petrified pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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