Pigeon
Also known as: Mineral Deposit , Silver Screen , Vinalhaven , Wintry Sky
Quietly quiet and sophisticated, Pigeon is a neutral-toned gray that earns its keep in 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.
Reference
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)
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 cool
subtle green 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: 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, 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 Pigeon
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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 Pigeon 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 2.23:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 9.40:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Pigeon background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Pigeon
Pigeon with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pigeon
Pigeon triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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