Gray
Pebble Grey
Pebble Grey
#B9B9A8Click to copy
Pebble Grey Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(185, 185, 168)Copy
HSLhsl(60, 11%, 69%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(60, 9%, 73%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 0%, 9%, 27%)Copy
Pebble Grey Color Schemes
Complementary
#B9B9A8
Click to copy#A8A8B9
Click to copyAnalogous
#B9B1A8
Click to copy#B1B9A8
Click to copySplit Complementary
#A8B1B9
Click to copy#B1A8B9
Click to copyMonochromatic
#B9B9A8
Click to copy#E4E4E4
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#8B8B70
Click to copy#535342
Click to copy#1A1A15
Click to copyPebble Grey WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.99 : 1
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Black background #000000
10.57 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.82 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
6.36 : 1
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Pebble Grey Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Pebble Grey Color Introduction
Definition
Pebble Grey (HEX #B9B9A8) has the RGB value rgb(185, 185, 168), the HSL value hsl(60°, 11%, 69%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 0%, 9%, 27%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Pebble Grey is #A8A8B9, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #B9B0A8 and #B0B9A8 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#A8B0B9, #B0A8B9) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Pebble Grey uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Pebble Grey has a contrast ratio of 1.99:1 against white and 10.57:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Gray offers an exceptionally rich range of lightness levels, from silver to charcoal, each with its own character; it is a core color in modern minimalist design and industrial style. Specifically, Pebble Grey has a lightness of 69% and a saturation of 11%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, it contains almost no chromatic content, giving it a restrained, understated character that makes it ideal for creating a premium feel and a sense of space. In a word: A light gray with a yellow cast, the standard color of 1980s-90s computers.
Color Psychology
Psychologically, gray stands for balance and restraint. Used well it creates a refined, calm atmosphere, but in large areas it can also feel dull and needs lightness variation to keep it lively. For this reason Pebble Grey tends to leave a first impression of being calm and restrained in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Gray is commonly used for secondary text, dividers, disabled states and card backgrounds — an indispensable structural color for building interface hierarchy. In real projects, Pebble Grey is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Gray”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Pebble Grey Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.