Pigeon
Also known as: Mineral Deposit, Silver Screen, Vinalhaven, Wintry Sky
Pigeon brings a quiet and sophisticated feel to any palette. This soft gray is a natural fit for minimal interfaces and architecture. Its complement lands in gray territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (9.40:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Pigeon color codes
- HEX
- #A9AFAA
- RGB
- rgb(169, 175, 170)
- RGBA
- rgba(169, 175, 170, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(130, 4%, 67%)
- HSV
- hsv(130, 3%, 69%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(3%, 0%, 3%, 31%)
- LAB
- lab(70.9 -2.9 1.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(74.8% 0.010 150.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkgray#A9A9A9 · ΔE 4.6
- RAL 9006 — White aluminium#A5A8A6 · ΔE 2.9 · 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 Pigeon 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 Pigeon
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Pigeon 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 2.23:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 9.40:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Pigeon background: #000000
Palettes featuring Pigeon
Pigeon with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pigeon
Pigeon triad
Similar colors
- Magnetic#B2B5AF · ΔE 2.3
- Greystone#B7B9B5 · ΔE 3.7
- Alpine Air#A9B4A9 · ΔE 3.9
- Statuary#9EA4A5 · ΔE 4.5
- Cathedral#ACAAA7 · ΔE 4.5
- Casper#AAB5B8 · ΔE 4.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pigeon is closest to Rose Ashes.
Pigeon FAQs
What color is Pigeon?
Pigeon is a medium gray with the hex code #A9AFAA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 130°, 4% saturation, and 67% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pigeon?
The hex code for Pigeon is #A9AFAA. In RGB it's rgb(169, 175, 170), and in CMYK it's cmyk(3%, 0%, 3%, 31%).
What colors go well with Pigeon?
Pigeon pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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