Pinball
Also known as: Disco Ball, Silver Spoon, Silver Medal, Ancestral Water
Pinball is what happens when gray turns pale and muted. The effect is quiet and sophisticated, made for editorial layouts and neutral backgrounds. Its complement lands in gray territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (14.03:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Pinball color codes
- HEX
- #D3D3D3
- RGB
- rgb(211, 211, 211)
- RGBA
- rgba(211, 211, 211, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 0%, 83%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 0%, 83%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 17%)
- LAB
- lab(84.6 0.0 0.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(86.7% 0.000 0.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightgray#D3D3D3 · ΔE 0.0
- RAL 7047 — Telegrey 4#CFD0CF · ΔE 1.2 · 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 Pinball works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Pinball
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Pinball 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 1.50:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 14.03:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Pinball background: #000000
Palettes featuring Pinball
Pinball with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pinball
Pinball triad
Similar colors
- Silverback#CBCBCB · ΔE 1.9
- Concrete#D2D1CD · ΔE 2.1
- Steam#DDDDDD · ΔE 2.3
- Sterling#D1D4D1 · ΔE 2.5
- Salt-N-Pepa#DCD9DB · ΔE 2.6
- Fog#D6D7D2 · ΔE 2.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pinball is closest to Silverback.
Pinball FAQs
What color is Pinball?
Pinball is a light gray with the hex code #D3D3D3. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 0% saturation, and 83% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pinball?
The hex code for Pinball is #D3D3D3. In RGB it's rgb(211, 211, 211), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 17%).
What colors go well with Pinball?
Pinball pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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