Petrified
Also known as: Mountain Smoke , So Sublime , Gunmetal Beige , Dovetail
As a medium take on gray, Petrified carries balanced and versatile energy that suits 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.
Reference
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)
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 orange 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: 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, 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 Petrified
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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 Petrified 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 3.61:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.82:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Petrified background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Petrified
Petrified with its complement
Soft neighbors of Petrified
Petrified triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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